Rattlesnake Bite of the Face: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Description

Most poisonous snakebites with envenomation involve the extremities. A case where the bite occurred on the face is presented. Problems in management included marked coagulopathy and prolonged airway compromise, requiring 9 days of nasotracheal intubation. The bite site did not develop necrosis and required only local wound care.

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