Presenting problems
- History of suspected snake bite
- Progressive local swelling
- Vomiting and weakness
- Bleeding or neurological symptoms
Severe Snake-Bite Envenomation Managed as a Medical Emergency
Progressive envenomation was recognised early and managed with protocol-based antivenom, organ monitoring and critical-care readiness.
Clinical presentation
How the case presented
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Examination findings
- Local envenomation signs
- Potential coagulation or neurological involvement
- Need for repeated airway assessment
Diagnostic reasoning
Investigations & final diagnosis
Investigations were selected according to clinical presentation and severity.
Bedside clotting assessment
CBC and coagulation profile
Kidney function and electrolytes
Urine monitoring
ABG when respiratory involvement was suspected
Final DiagnosisSystemic snake envenomation with risk of coagulation and organ complications.
Evidence-based care
Management pathway
Emergency, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, laboratory and nursing teams followed an escalation protocol.
Immobilisation and emergency assessment
Antivenom based on evidence of envenomation
Anaphylaxis readiness and monitored administration
Airway, renal and coagulation support
Wound and tetanus care
Technology usedABGMultiparameter MonitoringMechanical Ventilator Readiness
Hospital facilities usedEmergency DepartmentICULaboratoryPharmacy
Multidisciplinary contributors
Treating team
Roles are shown to explain the collaborative care pathway.
Clinical outcome
Outcome and follow-up
Systemic features resolved with monitored therapy and organ function remained stable through observation.
The patient was advised to return for delayed weakness, reduced urine, bleeding or wound deterioration.
Teaching value
Key learning points
Concise clinical principles highlighted by the case.
Do not cut, suck or tightly tie a bite site
Antivenom is based on clinical envenomation
Airway weakness may progress rapidly
Coagulation needs serial assessment
Observation continues after initial improvement
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