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| Title: | Bungarus multicinctus multicinctus Snakebite in Taiwan |
| Authors: | Mao, YC;Liu, PY;Chiang, LC;Liao, SC;Su, HY;Hsieh, SY;Yang, CC |
| Contributors: | Division of Vaccine Research and Development |
| Abstract: | Although specific antivenom is available in Taiwan, respiratory failure and general pain frequently accompany Bungarus multicinctus envenomation and there have been few reports on the management of B. multicinctus envenomation. We retrospectively analyzed 44 cases of B. multicinctus bite admitted to Taichung Veterans General Hospital (VGH) or to Taipei VGH. Demographic data, treatment, and outcome of patients with and without respiratory failure were compared. In this study, 20.5% patients had bites without noticeable signs or symptoms of significant envenoming, 27.3% developed respiratory failure, and 27.3% experienced general pain. Bivalent specific antivenom for B. multicinctus and N. atra was administered in all envenomed cases. Respiratory failure occurred 1.5-6.5 hours post-bite and general pain occurred 1-12 hours post-bite. Specific antivenom for B. multicinctus and N. atra at the recommended dose (i.e., 2-4 vials) might not effectively prevent respiratory failure and pain. Respiratory failure, general pain, and autonomic effects after B. multicinctus bite were probably caused, at least partly, by β-bungarotoxin. Although general weakness, ptosis, dysarthria, and dilated pupils were significantly associated with respiratory failure, their predictive value could not be accurately determined in such a retrospective study. Due to the rapid onset of respiratory failure, every suspected envenomed case thus should be closely monitored in the first few hours. We recommend the initial administration of four vials of antivenom in all envenomation cases, and a subsequent four vials be considered if the patient's condition is deteriorating. Prospective evaluation of the antivenom dosing regimen is urgently needed to improve B. multicinctus envenomation treatment. |
| Date: | 2017-06 |
| Relation: | American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2017 Jun;96(6):1497-1504. |
| Link to: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.17-0005 |
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| Cited Times(WOS): | https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000405659100037 |
| Cited Times(Scopus): | http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85020420128 |
| Appears in Collections: | [其他] 期刊論文
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