ReviewJournal of toxicology2020
Experience of Snakebite Envenomation by a Desert Viper in Qatar.
Review in Journal of toxicology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Terrestrial venomous animals, the envenomings they cause, and treatment perspectives in the Middle East and North Africa.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2021Review
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Treated with Snake Antivenom.Case reports in emergency medicine · 2021Article
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Crotaline and elapid snakebites are reported all over the world as well as in the Middle East and other countries around this region. However, data regarding snakebites and their treatment in Qatar are limited. This review paper is going to investigate the presentation and treatment of snakebite in Qatar. A good assessment helps to decide on the management of the snakebites envenomation. Antivenom and conservative management are the mainstays of treatment for crotaline snakebite. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been suggested to do early diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue problems, such as edema and compartment syndrome, after a snakebite. The supporting data are not sufficient regarding the efficiency of POCUS in diagnosing the extent and severity of tissue involvement and its ultimate effect on the outcome. Further research is suggested in this case. Systemic complications, such as bleeding diathesis, can be managed by administering clotting factors and platelets.
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