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Snakebite Masquerading as Brain Death: A Case Report from Nepal

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Neurotoxic envenomation from snake bites, particularly krait bites, can mimic brain death. A 17-year-old male was referred to our hospital intubated, presenting with clinical features consistent with brain death. However, the absence of a clear preceding event and his residence in a snakebite-endemic region raised suspicion of snakebite. Prompt administration of anti-snake venom led to significant recovery, and he was discharged without neurological deficits. This case underscores the need for clinicians to recognize neurotoxic snake bites as a potential differential diagnosis of brain death, particularly in resource-limited endemic areas where diagnostic capabilities may be restricted.

Source: Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal

DOI: 10.59779/jiomnepal.1355

Authors: Pujan Balla, Smriti Baidya, Kul Raj Shahi, Khechar Nath Paudel

Language: English

Topic: Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409700548

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