| Title | Severe toxicity from crotalid envenomation after early resolution of symptoms. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Guisto JA |
| Journal | Ann Emerg Med |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 387-9 |
| Date Published | 1995 Sep |
| ISSN Number | 0196-0644 |
| Keywords | Adult, Animals, Blood Coagulation Disorders, Crotalid Venoms, crotalus, Emergency Service, Hospital, Humans, Male, Pain, Snake Bites, Time Factors |
| Abstract | Initial observation of a patient who sustained a rattlesnake bite on the hand showed resolution of mild swelling over 3 hours. The patient left the emergency department against medical advice, only to return 12 hours later with severe pain and swelling, as well as a marked coagulopathy. This case illustrates the need for an observation period after crotalid bite, even when the envenomation seems to be minor or when symptoms resolve. |
| Alternate Journal | Ann Emerg Med |
| PubMed ID | 7661435 |
Faculty Reference:
John A. Guisto, MD, FACEP