@article{ashurst2013gila,
  title = {Gila Monster Envenomation: A Review for the Emergency Medicine Physician},
  author = {John Ashurst and Robert Cannon},
  year = 2013,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/JMED/2013/125821/},
  journal = {JMED Research},
  volume = 2013 (2013),
  pages = 4,
  doi = 10.5171/2013.125821,
  abstract = {An envenomation from a lizard is a rare occurrence but the emergency medicine physician must be aware of its treatment and potential complications.  In southwestern United States, the Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum, and Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum, represent the only two venomous lizards that occur naturally in the wild. When envenomation from the Gila monster occurs the patient will complain of pain and paresthesia at the wound site but may also depict systemic symptoms of hypotension, anaphylaxis and myocardial infarction. Treatment should include local wound care, tetanus prophylaxis and antibiotics aimed at salmonella for those experiencing local symptoms. For those with systemic symptoms aggressive treatment should ensue. Although there is potential for mortality, the literature has shown that there have been no fatalities related to these lizards.},
  keywords = {Gila Monster, Toxicology, Emergency Medicine.},
  note = Article ID: 125821
}