Severe toxicity from crotalid envenomation after early resolution of symptoms.
Initial observation of a patient who sustained a rattlesnake bite on the hand showed resolution of mild swelling over 3 hours. The patient left the emergency department against medical advice, only to return 12 hours later with severe pain and swelling, as well as a marked coagulopathy. This case illustrates the need for an observation period after crotalid bite, even when the envenomation seems to be minor or when symptoms resolve.
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Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003435:Crotalid Venoms / Q000506:poisoning*; D017839:Crotalus; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D003435:Crotalid Venoms