The use of rotational thromboelastometry to guide management following Bitis nasicornis envenoming.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(4)2024 Apr 08.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-38589240
ABSTRACT
A man in his thirties presented following Bitis nasicornis envenoming. His coagulation was assessed using rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM). It identified a subtle abnormality, not detected using standard laboratory assessments of coagulation, and influenced ongoing management. The abnormality resolved following treatment with antivenom. There are few documented cases of using ROTEM to assess patients following haemotoxic envenoming. This case highlights some of the potential benefits and limitations of doing so.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thrombelastography
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Viperidae
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido