Publications by authors named "Tadaki Shibuya"
Antivenoms are the treatment of choice for managing lethal snakebites. However, antivenoms may not be available in instances where non-native vipers are kept in captivity. We report a case of a puff adder (Bitis arietans) bite treated without antivenom.
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- Most COVID-19 patients experience mild symptoms, but about 5% face severe cases; ECMO is used for those critically ill, but it's not the primary treatment.
- A case study details a 54-year-old man who began showing symptoms on day 6 and required intubation and ECMO as his condition worsened.
- The medical team monitored his viral load, which dropped significantly, leading them to continue ECMO after issues arose, ultimately improving his respiratory status and stopping ECMO after 21 days.