Dive into the second half of our envenomation series! Dr. Jonathan Ford, a UC Davis Medical Toxicologist and Professor of Emergency Medicine, returns to the podcast to tackle scorpions and spiders. We&#8217;re going beyond the basics to discuss the &#8220;why&#8221; and &#8220;how&#8221; of these bites and stings. Learn about the neurotoxic effects of bark scorpion venom and the life-threatening airway risks. Explore the mechanism behind black widow bites that leads to intense pain and spasms, and the crucial role of antivenom in severe cases. Plus, we&#8217;re setting the record straight on a common myth—the brown recluse—and the proper supportive care for its nasty bite. Join us to discover the latest evidence-based approaches that could change how you manage your next bite or sting.
Have you had a patient with a serious or challenging envenomation?  How did you manage it? Share your story with us social media <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/empulsepodcast.bsky.social">@empulsepodcast</a> or connect with us on <a href="http://ucdavisem.com">ucdavisem.com</a>
Hosts:
<a href="http://Twitter.com/julmagana">Dr. Julia Magaña</a>, Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
<a href="https://health.ucdavis.edu/boldly-learning/featured/sarah-medeiros.html">Dr. Sarah Medeiros</a>, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis
Guest:
<a href="https://physicians.ucdavis.edu/MedicalCenter/details/1550">Dr. Jonathan Ford</a>, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicologist at UC Davis
Resources:
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22998994/">Quan D. North American poisonous bites and stings. Crit Care Clin. 2012 Oct;28(4):633-59. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2012.07.010. PMID: 22998994.</a>
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34403224/">Levine M, Friedman N. Terrestrial envenomations in pediatric patients: identification and management in the emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Med Pract. 2021 Sep;18(9):1-24. Epub 2021 Sep 2. PMID: 34403224.</a>.
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Thank you to the <a href="http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/emergency/">UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine</a> for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at <a href="http://www.orlandomagana.com/">OM Productions</a> for audio production services.

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