Early-Onset Respiratory Muscle Paralysis in Crotalic Envenomation: A Case Study.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 56: e03742023, 2023.
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| ID: mdl-37970880
Crotalic envenomation is responsible for approximately 8%-13% of ophidism cases in Brazil, yet it is associated with the highest mortality among snakes. We describe the case of a patient bitten by a rattlesnake who developed ventilatory muscle paralysis within hours after envenomation. While diaphragmatic paralysis is a rare late neurotoxic event following crotalic envenomation, in this case, paralysis occurred early but was rapidly reversed after antivenom administration. This report discusses potential contributing factors based on a comprehensive literature review.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Paralisia Respiratória
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Mordeduras de Serpentes
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil