Early-Onset Respiratory Muscle Paralysis in Crotalic Envenomation: A Case Study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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56: e0374, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT 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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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2023
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País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital João XXIII/BR
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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