Little, M., Mulcahy, R.F., and Wenck, D.J. (2001) Life-threatening cardiac failure in a healthy young female with Irukandji Syndrome. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 29 (2). pp. 178-180.

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Abstract

We present a case of a previously well 24-year-old female patient who developed severe and life-threatening Irukandji syndrome that required ventilation and inotropic support. This case provides further evidence that there are jellyfish other than the Irukandji jellyfish that can cause cardiac decompensation, and there is a suggestion that application of a pressure immobilization bandage may worsen the envenomation. We include our recommended treatment for the Irukandji syndrome.

Item ID:	38645
Item Type:	Article (Case Study)
ISSN:	1448-0271
Keywords:	poisoning, envenomation, jellyfish, Irukandji, diac failure
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2015 01:36
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1115 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences > 111506 Toxicology (incl Clinical Toxicology) @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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