Phylum porifera - Revision history

Jonrako: /* Management */

2021-08-17T05:20:55Z

Management

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	** If unavailable may use 40-70% [[isopropyl alcohol]]		** If unavailable may use 40-70% [[isopropyl alcohol]]
	* [[Topical steroids]] may relieve secondary inflammation		* [[Topical steroids]] may relieve secondary inflammation
			*Oral steroids for [[erythema multiforme]] or dyshidrotic eczema<ref>Hauglid, Christopher, DO, et al. “EMERGEN-SEA MEDICINE: An Overview of Sea Urchins, Coral, Starfish, and More.” ACEP Now, vol. 40, no. 7, 2021, pp. 8–9.</ref>
	* [[Tetanus prophylaxis]]		* [[Tetanus prophylaxis]]
	* Close follow up for wound checks to monitor for infection		* Close follow up for wound checks to monitor for infection

Jonrako: /* Disposition */

2021-08-17T05:18:55Z

Disposition

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	==Disposition==		==Disposition==
	*If hemodynamically stable, patient may be discharged home		*If hemodynamically stable & pain controlled, patient may be discharged home

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Jonrako: /* Disposition */

2021-08-17T05:18:21Z

Disposition

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	==Disposition==		==Disposition==
			*If hemodynamically stable, patient may be discharged home

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Jonrako: /* See Also */

2021-08-17T05:17:29Z

Jonrako: /* Clinical Features */

2021-08-17T05:16:21Z

Clinical Features

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	[[File:PMC3760923 abd-88-0496-g02.png\|thumb\|Left: eczema-like plaques on the hand after known marinesponge exposure. Right: disseminated excoriated papules in a swimmer after diving in a lake in the Amazon region.]]		[[File:PMC3760923 abd-88-0496-g02.png\|thumb\|Left: eczema-like plaques on the hand after known marinesponge exposure. Right: disseminated excoriated papules in a swimmer after diving in a lake in the Amazon region.]]
	* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge		* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge
	* Pruritic [[rash\|dermatitis]] and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or [[anaphylaxis\|anaphylactoid reaction]]
	* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact		* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact
	* Starts with [[pruritus]] and burning		* Starts with [[pruritus]] and burning
	** May progress to local edema, ~~proximal~~ joint swelling, ~~or vesiculation~~		*Maculopapular rash with local edema, bullae formation, paresthesias and possible joint swelling <ref>Hauglid, Christopher, DO, et al. “EMERGEN-SEA MEDICINE: An Overview of Sea Urchins, Coral, Starfish, and More.” ACEP Now, vol. 40, no. 7, 2021, pp. 8–9.</ref>
	** When large areas of skin are involved, patients can have [[fever]], malaise, [[dizziness]], [[nausea]], muscle cramps		**When large areas of skin are involved, patients can have [[fever]], malaise, [[dizziness]], [[nausea]], muscle cramps
	* Mild reactions resolve in 3-7 days		* Mild reactions resolve in 3-7 days
			* Pruritic [[rash\|dermatitis]] and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or [[anaphylaxis\|anaphylactoid reaction]]

	==Differential Diagnosis==		==Differential Diagnosis==

Rossdonaldson1 at 20:19, 11 March 2021

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			==Background==
	[[File:Phylum porifera.jpg\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Phylum porifera.jpg\|thumb\|]]
	~~==Background==~~
	*Also known as "sponges"		*Also known as "sponges"

Rossdonaldson1: /* Clinical Features */

2020-07-18T14:06:51Z

Clinical Features

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	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
			[[File:PMC3760923 abd-88-0496-g02.png\|thumb\|Left: eczema-like plaques on the hand after known marinesponge exposure. Right: disseminated excoriated papules in a swimmer after diving in a lake in the Amazon region.]]
	* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge		* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge
	* Pruritic [[rash\|dermatitis]] and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or [[anaphylaxis\|anaphylactoid reaction]]		* Pruritic [[rash\|dermatitis]] and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or [[anaphylaxis\|anaphylactoid reaction]]

ClaireLewis: /* Clinical Features */

2019-09-28T21:40:31Z

Clinical Features

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	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
	* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge		* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge
	* Pruritic dermatitis and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or anaphylactoid reaction		* Pruritic [[rash\|dermatitis]] and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or [[anaphylaxis\|anaphylactoid reaction]]
	* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact		* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact
	* Starts with ~~pruritis~~ and burning		* Starts with [[pruritus]] and burning
	** May progress to local edema, proximal joint swelling, or vesiculation		** May progress to local edema, proximal joint swelling, or vesiculation
	** When large areas of skin are involved, patients can have fever, malaise, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps		** When large areas of skin are involved, patients can have [[fever]], malaise, [[dizziness]], [[nausea]], muscle cramps
	* Mild reactions resolve in 3-7 days		* Mild reactions resolve in 3-7 days

	==Differential Diagnosis==		==Differential Diagnosis==

ClaireLewis at 09:41, 27 May 2019

2019-05-27T09:41:15Z

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			[[File:Phylum porifera.jpg\|thumb\|]]
	==Background==		==Background==
	*Also known as "sponges"		*Also known as "sponges"
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	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
	* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge		* Symptoms caused by contact with sponge
	* Pruritic dermatitis and rarely erythema multiforme or anaphylactoid reaction		* Pruritic dermatitis and rarely [[erythema multiforme]] or anaphylactoid reaction
	* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact		* Reaction appears between 10 minutes and a few hours of contact
	* Starts with pruritis and burning		* Starts with pruritis and burning
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	==Management==		==Management==
	* Gently dry skin		* Gently dry skin
	* Attempt to remove small spicules ~~imbedded~~ in skin		* Attempt to remove small spicules embedded in skin
	** May use adhesive tape		** May use adhesive tape
	* Use 5% acetic acid (vinegar) soaks to affected area 10-30 minutes 3-4 times daily		* Use 5% acetic acid (vinegar) soaks to affected area 10-30 minutes 3-4 times daily
	** If unavailable may use 40-70% isopropyl alcohol		** If unavailable may use 40-70% [[isopropyl alcohol]]
	* Topical steroids may relieve secondary inflammation		* [[Topical steroids]] may relieve secondary inflammation
	* Tetanus prophylaxis		* [[Tetanus prophylaxis]]
	* Close follow up for wound checks to monitor for infection		* Close follow up for wound checks to monitor for infection

Rossdonaldson1: /* Background */

2019-04-02T01:15:40Z

Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
			*Also known as "sponges"

	===Life and Habitat===		===Life and Habitat===
	* Approximately 5000 species of sponge		* Approximately 5000 species of sponge

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			*[[Marine toxins and envenomations]]

	==External Links==		==External Links==