Publications by authors named "Maureen Roland"
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Snakebites from North American rattlesnakes, particularly in Arizona, cause significant health issues and have been analyzed using data from hospitals and poison control centers to better understand their impact.
- A study covering 2017-2021 found 1,288 snakebite cases, with 74% consulting poison centers, revealing demographic trends such as the majority being middle-aged white males, and significant healthcare costs.
- Results indicated that most bites occurred near homes, often affecting lower extremities, and highlighted the use of antivenom, with one recorded death during the study period.
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed 6,492 cases of plant exposure reported to a US poison control center from 2003 to 2010, focusing on demographics, exposure types, symptoms, and outcomes.
- The majority of cases were unintentional, mostly occurring at home, with ingestions being the most common exposure type; notable plants included cactus and oleander.
- Despite nearly half of the patients showing symptoms, very few required hospitalization, and certain factors like abnormal vital signs and intentional exposure heightened the risk for more severe outcomes.
