Reality Bites: A Case of Severe Rattlesnake Envenomation
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Published online on July 10, 2012
Abstract
Rattlesnake venoms can cause a wide range of adverse human health effects. However, with the availability of modern antivenin, toxicity can generally be minimized and controlled. We present a rare case of rattlesnake envenomation resulting in severe systemic effects and syndrome relapse. Management considerations and patient course are described in the context of the current literature.