Intravenous Snake Bite
Sadananda B Naik
Abstract
The rapid onset of life-threatening clinical manifestations in venomous snake bite could be due to an intravenous bite. This article seeks to review and consider the clinical implications, pathophysiology, and management of this rare route of snake envenomation broadly by venomous snakes which are little described in the available literature.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEnvenomationSnake bitesAntivenomIntensive care medicineSnake venomDermatologyVenomEcologyBiologyVenomous Animal Envenomation and StudiesRabies epidemiology and controlHealthcare and Venom Research