Acute management of serious envenomation by box-jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri).
Two cases of serious envenomation by the northern Australian box-jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) are reported. The first-aid measures and the subsequent management and follow-up of patients are discussed. In addition to its known life-saving effects, the early administration of the specific antivenom appears to be the best treatment for the savage pain of the sting, and may also result in a reduction of subsequent skin scarring.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003064:Cnidarian Venoms / Q000506:poisoning*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male
D000997:Antivenins; D003064:Cnidarian Venoms; D006854:Hydrocortisone