Medical Case File 45

Snake bite Knee

– Patient in emergency room 4 hours after bite
– Patient has complication with bleeding from nose.
– 4 vials antivenin
– Abx, Rochepin, Clindamycin, Ciprofloxin
– Platlets 100,000
– Patient stable / compartment syndrome
– Time is critical for treatment.
– Prognosis is good