Vascular insufficiency in the extremities following jellyfish-sting envenomation in Malaysia
Delayed-onset arterial vasospasm can complicate paediatric jellyfish stings, particularly in the upper limb. Early recognition of evolving ischemic signs and timely initiation of iloprost with structured tapering may avert tissue loss. Broader drug availability and standardized treatment algorithms are needed to optimize outcomes in resource-limited coastal settings.
Authors
- Mohamad Muhyiddin Khalid
- Lay Tin Tan
- Nur Afiqah Kamsani
- Ahmad Khaldun Ismail
Institutions
- Hospital Pulau Pinang (MY)
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Toxicon X
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxcx.2025.100239
- Primary Topic
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00