Publications by authors named "Alexander E Hill"
Epidemiology and characteristics of coral snake bites reported to the National Poison Data System (2006‒2022).
J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates North American coral snake envenomations using data from the National Poison Data System over a 17-year period (2006-2022), focusing on epidemiological trends and clinical outcomes associated with bites.
- - A total of 1,374 cases were analyzed, with the majority of bites occurring in adults from Florida and Texas, and no reported fatalities; about 30% of cases resulted in moderate to major clinical outcomes, with symptoms including pain, dermal irritation, and edema.
- - Male patients made up a significant portion of the cases (75% for both pediatric and adult categories), and antivenom was administered in 21% of cases, with 37% requiring critical care. *