Indian common krait envenomation presenting as coma and hypertension: A case report and literature review

Indian common krait envenomation presenting as coma and hypertension: A case report and literature review

Neuroparalytic snake bite is a common emergency situation encountered in India. Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) and cobra (Naja naja) are important snakes causing neuroparalysis in North India. Despite severe neuroparalysis, patients who receive antivenin and ventilator support in time recover com...

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Main Authors: Arjun Datt Law, Anshu Kumar Agrawal, Ashish Bhalla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Subjects:
Dysautonomia
envenomation
neuroparalysis
ophthalmoplegia
Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2014;volume=7;issue=2;spage=126;epage=128;aulast=Law

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