title: Copperhead Envenomation Resulting in a Rare Case of Hand Compartment Syndrome and Subsequent Fasciotomy.
abstract: Copperhead bites account for nearly 40% of all snakebites in the United States. Although common, these bites are rarely severe, and most are treated with supportive care and antivenom. We describe the first reported case of a copperhead envenomation resulting in a hand compartment syndrome with measured elevated compartment pressures that necessitated fasciotomy of the hand. Our case underscores the importance of vigilance in the diagnosis and management of copperhead envenomation.
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; and Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
authors.forename: Adam K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Brys
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; and Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
authors.forename: Brad M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Gandolfi
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; and Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Levinson
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.; and Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
authors.forename: Charles J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Gerardo