TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Black Widow Spider Bite: A Case Study
JO  - Dimensions of critical care nursing
A1  - Gaisford, Kristine
A1  - Kautz, Donald D.
SP  - 79
EP  - 86
VL  - 30
IS  - 2
N2  - This article is a case study of a patient cared for in the hours before her death. After the patient's death, we learned the patient died of a black widow spider bite. This article sheds light on the potential seriousness of this venom and allows for more rapid detection and treatment of those who are unfortunate enough to be bitten. The authors have documented the sequence of events for the patient, outlined the care the patient received, examined the pathophysiology of the body to a spider bite, and then made a passionate appeal for other nurses who work in critical care to do the same with patients in similar situations.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0730-4625
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DCC.0b013e318205211a
ID  - ref1
ER  -