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Resolution of compartment syndrome after rattlesnake envenomation utilizing non-invasive measures.
J Emerg Med. 2003 Apr; 24(3):285-8.JE

Abstract

Western diamondback rattlesnake envenomation is usually managed by administration of neutralizing antivenom. The development of compartment syndrome is a rare complication that has sparked considerable debate regarding medical vs. surgical management. We report a case of compartment syndrome resulting from a rattlesnake envenomation, which responded to large doses of neutralizing antivenom given concomitantly with mannitol and hyperbaric oxygen. This regimen obviated the need for surgical fasciotomy and its associated morbidity.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Gold BS
Maryland Poison Center, University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD , USA.
Barish RA
No affiliation info available
Dart RC
No affiliation info available
Silverman RP
No affiliation info available
Bochicchio GV
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAnimalsAntiveninsCompartment SyndromesCrotalid VenomsCrotalusDiuretics, OsmoticHumansHyperbaric OxygenationMaleMannitolSnake Bites

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

12676299

Citation

Gold, Barry S., et al. "Resolution of Compartment Syndrome After Rattlesnake Envenomation Utilizing Non-invasive Measures." The Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 24, no. 3, 2003, pp. 285-8.
Gold BS, Barish RA, Dart RC, et al. Resolution of compartment syndrome after rattlesnake envenomation utilizing non-invasive measures. J Emerg Med. 2003;24(3):285-8.
Gold, B. S., Barish, R. A., Dart, R. C., Silverman, R. P., & Bochicchio, G. V. (2003). Resolution of compartment syndrome after rattlesnake envenomation utilizing non-invasive measures. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 24(3), 285-8.
Gold BS, et al. Resolution of Compartment Syndrome After Rattlesnake Envenomation Utilizing Non-invasive Measures. J Emerg Med. 2003;24(3):285-8. PubMed PMID: 12676299.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Resolution of compartment syndrome after rattlesnake envenomation utilizing non-invasive measures. AU - Gold,Barry S, AU - Barish,Robert A, AU - Dart,Richard C, AU - Silverman,Ronald P, AU - Bochicchio,Grant V, PY - 2003/4/5/pubmed PY - 2003/7/29/medline PY - 2003/4/5/entrez SP - 285 EP - 8 JF - The Journal of emergency medicine JO - J Emerg Med VL - 24 IS - 3 N2 - Western diamondback rattlesnake envenomation is usually managed by administration of neutralizing antivenom. The development of compartment syndrome is a rare complication that has sparked considerable debate regarding medical vs. surgical management. We report a case of compartment syndrome resulting from a rattlesnake envenomation, which responded to large doses of neutralizing antivenom given concomitantly with mannitol and hyperbaric oxygen. This regimen obviated the need for surgical fasciotomy and its associated morbidity. SN - 0736-4679 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/12676299/Resolution_of_compartment_syndrome_after_rattlesnake_envenomation_utilizing_non_invasive_measures_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -