Active clinical trials for "Bites and Stings"

The application of Ease-it Spray will alleviate pain secondary to fire ant stings more quickly than placebo.

The purpose of this study is to have subjects report whether or not several antibiotic products sting when they are applied to minor wounds created on the inner arms.

Jellyfish stings are a common occurrence among ocean-goers worldwide with an estimated 150 million envenomations annually. Fatalities and hospitalizations occur annually, particularly in the Indo-Pacific regions. A new topical jellyfish sting inhibitor based on the mucous coating of the clown fish prevents 85% of jellyfish stings in laboratory settings. The field effectiveness is unknown. This is a field test to determine the real world effectiveness.

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of a sun lotion containing a specific Jellyfish sting inhibitor versus regular sun lotions as controls. In addition, to investigate the effectiveness of hot/cold immersion for the treatment of Cyanea sp stings versus local pain relief with prescription free pharmaceutical drug (Xylocain 30 mg/ml (3%) lidocain).

Airway management is one of the most important skills in everyday practice of anesthesia. Improper airway management might lead to high risk of mortality. clinical parameters alone cannot predict all potentially difficult airways. Ultrasonography (US) might play a role as a potential screening tool for difficult airway and given the limited empirical study in this field; this research will focus on using ultrasound to predict difficult airway and difficult mask ventilation for patients undergoing elective operation under general anesthesia. Methodology This study is Prospective observational . The study will be conducted in Cairo University Hospital Participants are adult patients (above >40 years), (BMI < 35) with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA-PS) I-III, scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation . Exclusion criteria included patients with history of difficult intubation or apparent airway abnormalities (facial scars, neck scars, unstable cervical spine and history of cervical spine fixation) that would require alternative technique other than endotracheal intubation with direct laryngoscopy. Also, edentulous patients, patients undergoing emergency procedure and pregnant women are excluded from the study. Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that combined class 3 ULBT and DSE >2 cm can accurately predict difficult laryngoscopy in adult patients undergoing elective procedure under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.

The purpose of this study is to assess the potential use of delta-inulin as an adjuvant to facilitate the desired immune response to Jack Jumper Ant (JJA) venom with a lower dose of venom, thus reducing adverse reactions, venom requirements and costs of treatment. Specifically we aim to compare outcomes of in-hospital JJA sting challenges and JJA venom specific IgE, and IgG4 responses to semi-rush JJA VIT at maintenance doses of 25 and 50 mcg of JJA venom, with and without delta-inulin adjuvant.

Study the causative insect by skin prick test and sIgE to wasp, bee and fire ants are important but false positive by crossreactivity can occur. sIgE to recombinant venom allergen is proposed to help in finding the causative insect.

The purpose of this study is to compare a modified bite block with standard bite block during transesophageal echocardiography procedures in patients who are either sedated or under general anesthesia. These dental protector devices are class I devices which are exempt from the FDA 510(k) premarket notification requirements.

Comparison the results of skin prick testing and Intradermal skin test result of local and imported insect allergen extracts in patients with serious insect sting allergy reactions

The investigators wish to evaluate the association between tryptase values as well as c-Kit mutation and adverse effects in the course of immunotherapy. The investigators also intend to assess the effect of immunotherapy on tryptase levels.