Multiple ventricular premature complexes following equatorial spitting cobra (Naja sumatrana) envenomation

IF 2.6 4区医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Toxicon Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI:10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.108099

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Abstract

Naja species bite is the commonest cause for consultation to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services in Malaysia. Envenomation by Naja species may result in neuroparalysis and cardiotoxic effects including arrhythmias, hypertension, tachycardia, atrioventricular blocks, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. We report a case of cardiotoxicity as an early manifestation following an equatorial spitting cobra, Naja sumatrana bite, preceding early paralytic envenomation manifestation. A 14-year-old boy presented to an emergency department with mild local envenomation. ECG showed multiple ventricular premature complexes. Subsequently patient developed ptosis. Complete resolution of ptosis and resumption of normal sinus rhythm occurred following administration of the appropriate antivenom. The patient was discharged well after two days of hospitalization. The patient's ECG findings and neurotoxic manifestation suggested acute systemic envenomation. High index of suspicion for cardiotoxicity with close serial monitoring is recommended to ensure timely administration of antivenom.

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赤道喷火眼镜蛇（Naja sumatrana）中毒后的多发性室性早搏综合征

在马来西亚，Naja物种咬伤是最常见的远程虫媒传染咨询服务咨询原因。被眼镜蛇咬伤可能导致神经麻痹和心脏毒性反应，包括心律失常、高血压、心动过速、房室传导阻滞、室性心动过速和心室颤动。我们报告了一例被赤道喷吐眼镜蛇（Naja sumatrana）咬伤后早期表现为心脏毒性的病例，该病例在早期麻痹性中毒表现之前就出现了心脏毒性。一名 14 岁男孩因局部轻度中毒到急诊科就诊。心电图显示多发性室性早搏。随后患者出现上睑下垂。注射适当的抗蛇毒血清后，上睑下垂完全缓解，窦性心律恢复正常。住院两天后，患者康复出院。患者的心电图结果和神经毒性表现表明其为急性全身性蛇毒中毒。建议高度怀疑心脏毒性并进行密切的连续监测，以确保及时使用抗蛇毒血清。

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Toxicon 医学-毒理学

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4.80

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10.70%

发文量

358

审稿时长

68 days

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