Tourniquet injury in a Papuan snakebite victim.
We report a case of snake bite complicated by tourniquet induced ischaemic damage and rhabdomyolysis causing acute renal failure. The case highlights the dangers of tourniquet use and of sudden release. We outline measures which can be taken to minimize morbidity in such patients.
Trevett
A J
AJ
Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea.
Nwokolo
N
N
Watters
D A
DA
Lagani
W
W
Vince
J D
JD
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010219:Papua New Guinea; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000628:therapy*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*