Giorgio Zampini

Dr. Giorgio Zampini


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 May 2021 in Toxins
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MMMarco Marano
Marco Marano
MPMara Pisani
Mara Pisani
GZGiorgio Zampini
Giorgio Zampini
GPGiuseppe Pontrelli
Giuseppe Pontrelli
MRMarco Roversi
Marco Roversi
Viper bite is an uncommon but serious cause of envenoming in Europe, especially in children. Our study aim is to better describe and analyze the clinical course and treatment of viper bite envenoming in a pediatric population. We retrospectively reviewed 24 cases of pediatric viper bites that were admitted to the Pediatric Emergency Department and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Bambino Gesù Children Hospital in Rome between 2000 and 2020. Epidemiological characteristics of the children, localization of the bite, clinical and laboratory findings, and treatment approaches were evaluated. The median age of the patients was 4.2 years, with male predominance. Most cases of viper bite occurred in the late summer. Most patients required admission to the ward for prolonged observation. The most common presenting signs were pain, local oedema, and swelling. Patients with a high severity score also had a significantly higher white blood cell count and an increase of INR, LDH, and CRP levels. No fatality was reported. Viper bite envenomation is a rare pediatric medical emergency in Italy but may sometimes be severe. A new pediatric severity score may be implemented in the screening of children with viper bites to favor a selective and prompt administration of antivenom.

1 January 2022
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GZGiorgio Zampini
Giorgio Zampini
EPEdoardo Piervincenzi
Edoardo Piervincenzi
DPDaniela Perrotta
Daniela Perrotta