Publications by authors named "Jonathan Paghubasan"
Article Synopsis
- The study addresses the lack of observational research on neurotoxic snakebites in the Philippines, focusing on treatment with Purified Cobra Antivenom (PCAV).
- A chart review was conducted on snakebite patients treated with PCAV at the Eastern Visayas Medical Center from 2016 to 2020, revealing patient demographics, dosage received, and hospital stay duration.
- Results showed that most patients were young males from rural areas, with a notable proportion requiring higher doses of PCAV linked to longer hospital stays; the study suggests further research to optimize treatment strategies.
This report details a documented case of fatal King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) envenomation in the Philippines. A 46-year-old woman from a mountainous town in Leyte was bitten on her left thigh by a snake. Despite receiving prompt medical attention, including administration of fluids and oxygen, she went into arrest and succumbed within 2.
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- The Samar cobra (Naja samarensis) is a highly venomous snake found in the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines, yet there have been no clinical case reports documenting its bites in international literature.
- The need for identifying the snake responsible for envenomation in hospitals is tough due to the lack of diagnostic tests and the absence of published cases, except for the related N. philippinensis.
- This report details five cases of confirmed N. samarensis bites, highlighting varied symptoms, including local tissue damage and neurotoxic effects, with successful treatment achieved using locally produced antivenom and supportive care.