Locked-in syndrome as a presentation of snakebite.
Snake bite is a common condition in tropical countries. Neurotoxic features of snake bite vary from early morning neuroparalytic syndrome to various cranial nerve palsies. Locked in syndrome (LIS) is a rare presentation. We present four children that had LIS; three patients had total and one had incomplete LIS. All patients made successful recovery with polyvalent anti-snake venom and supportive management. This case series highlights the importance of early diagnosis of LIS in snake bite.
Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India. chandrika_azad@yahoo.co.in
Chandrika
C
Azad
Vidushi
V
Mahajan
Kana Ram
KR
Jat
D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000997:Antivenins