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Land envenomations.
Benjamin Friday1, Patrick Depenbrock
1Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|March 12, 2014
Summary
Sports physicians frequently encounter envenomations from reptiles, spiders, and insects. This review covers common US-based bites and stings relevant to athletic environments.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Envenomation from venomous animals is a global health issue.
- Many bites and stings occur in athletic training and competition settings.
- Sports physicians are often the first point of medical contact for these injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common envenomations encountered in the United States.
- To provide guidance for sports physicians treating bites and stings.
- To highlight the relevance of envenomation in sports medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common envenomations in the US.
- Focus on species relevant to athletic environments.
- Clinical presentation and management considerations.
Main Results:
- Common US envenomations include those from specific reptiles, spiders, and insects.
- Athletes may encounter these hazards during training or competition.
- Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Sports physicians must be prepared to manage various envenomations.
- Understanding common US venomous species is essential for sports medicine.
- Awareness of environmental risks can aid in prevention and treatment.
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