| Case report of probable desert black snake envenomation in 22-year-old male causing profound weakness and respiratory distress. | |
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PMID: 21962051 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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We describe a case of a 22-year-old male who presented to our facility 1 hour after a snake bite, which he identified as the desert black snake. He presented with severe weakness and respiratory distress. He was treated with polyvalent antivenom and observed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with resolution of his respiratory symptoms. He developed paresthesias locally around his wound and later complained of diplopia. Two days later, he had total resolution of his symptoms. This is one of the only clinical reports of neurotoxic effects after Walterinnesia morgani envenomation. |
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Authors:
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Cynthia Lauer; Thomas L Zickgraf; Martin E Weisse |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Wilderness & environmental medicine Volume: 22 ISSN: 1545-1534 ISO Abbreviation: Wilderness Environ Med Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
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Created Date: 2011-10-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505185 Medline TA: Wilderness Environ Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 246-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Wilderness Medical Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Surgery, Martin Army Community Hospital, Columbus, GA. |
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