Wilderness & environmental medicine
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Wilderness Environ Med · Jan 2002
Comment Biography Historical ArticleEdward Archibald's notes on blood transfusion in war surgery--a commentary.
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Wilderness Environ Med · Jan 2002
Case ReportsEye injury after jellyfish sting in temperate Australia.
Although jellyfish stings are an uncommon medical problem in temperate Australia, significant morbidity can occur, particularly in association with infestations of large numbers of jellyfish in public swimming areas. We report a case of a jellyfish sting-related eye injury, probably caused by the "hair" jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) from southeast Australia. ⋯ Although usually brief and self-limiting, eye injuries after jellyfish stings should be assessed and treated as early as possible to reduce the risk of longer term sequelae. Water safety campaigns should incorporate information on the prevention and early treatment of such stings.
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Wilderness Environ Med · Jan 2002
Letter Case ReportsBlack widow spider envenomation in a 36-year-old man.