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Compartment syndrome following a jellyfish sting: a case report
Mohamed Elkafafi1, Hussein Hamed2, Yaser Ali2
1Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Paediatric Department, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. drmkafafi1@gmail.com.
A rare jellyfish sting caused acute compartment syndrome in a teenage boy. Urgent fasciotomy and nitroglycerin relieved artery spasms, with physiotherapy aiding recovery from residual pain and weakness.
Area of Science:
- Marine toxicology
- Vascular surgery
- Emergency medicine
Background:
- Jellyfish envenomation can range from mild to life-threatening.
- Acute compartment syndrome is a rare but severe complication of marine stings.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with acute compartment syndrome in his left arm following a jellyfish sting.
- The patient experienced ulnar and radial artery spasms.
Findings:
- Decompression fasciotomy and local application of diluted nitroglycerin were performed.
- Arterial spasms were relieved, and the patient experienced pain and weakness.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing severe jellyfish sting complications.
- Urgent fasciotomy and local nitroglycerin may be effective treatments for jellyfish sting-induced acute compartment syndrome.
- Physiotherapy is crucial for recovery from residual symptoms.
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