Life-threatening anaphylaxis following gila monster bite.
We report the case of a 40-year-old man who developed life-threatening angioedema and hypotension following the bite of a Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum), a venomous lizard of the southwestern United States. He recovered after treatment with IV fluids, epinephrine, antihistamines, and corticosteroids.
D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008116:Lizards; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000077325:Ringer's Lactate
D000336:Aerosols; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D000077325:Ringer's Lactate; D004155:Diphenhydramine; D008775:Methylprednisolone; D004837:Epinephrine