Near fatal envenomation from the funnel-web spider in an infant.
Children with significant envenomation require early first aid, resuscitation, and the administration of antivenom at the earliest possible time to survive. The case of a nine-month-old infant with life-threatening massive envenomation from the Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is presented. The infant was administered life-saving first aid (pressure immobilization bandage) and resuscitation measures prior to and during the administration of funnel-web-specific antivenom. The infant was discharged two days after the initial envenomation, without sequelae from the envenomation or antivenom. The survival of this infant is attributed to the immediate use of first aid, together with aggressive supportive measures and the administration of repeated doses of specific antivenom.
Browne
G J
GJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, New Children's Hospital, Westmead, Australia.
D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001315:Australia; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D013112:Spiders; D014688:Venoms / Q000276:immunology
D000997:Antivenins; D014688:Venoms