AI Article Synopsis
- - A 26-year-old man with no significant medical history was bitten by a western diamondback rattlesnake and initially showed mild symptoms, leading to a decision against antivenom.
- - After 12 hours, he returned with increased pain and swelling, prompting the administration of antivenom and transfer to a larger medical facility.
- - The case highlights the need for better education for healthcare providers on managing snake bites, especially in regions without local venomous snakes.
Article Abstract
This case report represents a 26-year-old male with no significant past medical history who presented to the emergency department in western Pennsylvania following a western diamondback rattlesnake () bite to his hand. His initial swelling was mild, and his coagulation studies were unremarkable, with minimal changes on repeat studies, and poison control recommended against antivenom administration. He was discharged home with oral antibiotics and analgesics due to his stable clinical course. However, he returned to the emergency department about 12 hours later with worsening pain and swelling that extended to his elbow. He was then given antivenom and transferred to a larger center for higher-level care, ultimately having symptom resolution after further antivenom administration. This report serves to underline the importance of clinician education regarding envenomation management throughout the United States, including areas without indigenous venomous snakes.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11383865 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66539 | DOI Listing |
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