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Waldman W, Kabata PM, Dines AM, Wood DM, Yates C, Heyerdahl F, Hovda KE, Giraudon I, Dargan PI, Sein Anand J. Rhabdomyolysis related to acute recreational drug toxicity-A Euro-DEN study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246297. [PMID: 33705425 PMCID: PMC7951866 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background This study was conducted to retrospectively assess the relationships between: rhabdomyolysis (quantified by creatine kinase (CK) activity) and kidney injury (quantified by serum creatinine concentration), sex, age, body temperature on admission, presence of seizures, and agitation or aggression in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with acute recreational drug toxicity. We also investigated the association with the substances ingested. Methods All presentations to the 16 sentinel Euro-DEN centres in 10 European countries with acute recreational drug toxicity during the first year of the Euro-DEN study (October 2013 to September 2014) were considered. Cases that had abnormal CK activity recorded as part of routine clinical care were divided into 3 cohorts depending on peak CK activity. Cases with normal CK activity were included as a control group (4th cohort). Results Only 1,015 (18.4%) of the 5,529 Euro-DEN presentations had CK activity concentration recorded. Of this group 353 (34.8%) had also creatinine concentration measured. There were 375 (36.9%) with minor rhabdomyolysis, 69 (6.8%) with moderate rhabdomyolysis, and 24 (2.4%) with severe rhabdomyolysis; 547 (53.9%) were included in the control group. There was a positive correlation between CK activity and creatinine concentration (correlation coefficient r = 0.71, p<0.0001). There was no correlation between CK activity and body temperature at the time of presentation to the ED (correlation coefficient r = 0.07, p = 0.03). There was a positive correlation between CK activity and length of stay in the hospital (r = 0.31, p<0.001). There was no association between CK activity and the presence of seizures (p = 0.33) or agitation/aggression (p = 0.45), patients age (p = 0.4) or sex (p = 0.25). The 5 most common agents amongst patients presenting with rhabdomyolysis were: cocaine (n = 107; 22.9% presentations), amphetamine (76; 16.2%), cannabis (74; 15.8%), GHB/GBL (72; 15.4%) and heroin (67; 14.3%). The distribution of rhabdomyolysis in 5 most common drugs was (drug; patients with rhabdomyolysis, patients without rhabdomyolysis): cocaine (107, 122), cannabis (74, 117), GHB/GBL (72, 81), amphetamine (76, 66), heroin (67, 70). Conclusions Abnormal values of CK activity occurred in almost half (46.1%) of presentations to the Emergency Department with acute recreational drug toxicity in whom CK activity was measured; however, severe rhabdomyolysis is seen in only a small minority (2.4%). Those with rhabdomyolysis are at significantly higher risk of kidney injury and have a longer length of hospital stay.
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- Wojciech Waldman
- Department of Clinical Toxicology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.,Pomeranian Centre of Toxicology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Clinical Toxicology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's Health Partners, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Toxicology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's Health Partners, London, United Kingdom.,Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Clinical Toxicology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's Health Partners, London, United Kingdom.,Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Toxicology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.,Pomeranian Centre of Toxicology, Gdansk, Poland
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Keyler DE, Saini V, O’Shea M, Gee J, Smith CF, Mackessy SP. Crotalus oreganus concolor: Envenomation Case with Venom Analysis and a Diagnostic Conundrum of Myoneurologic Symptoms. Wilderness Environ Med 2020; 31:220-225. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2019.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Montoni F, Andreotti DZ, Eichler RADS, Santos WDS, Kisaki CY, Arcos SSS, Lima IF, Soares MAM, Nishiyama-Jr MY, Nava-Rodrigues D, Ferro ES, Carvalho VM, Iwai LK. The impact of rattlesnake venom on mice cerebellum proteomics points to synaptic inhibition and tissue damage. J Proteomics 2020; 221:103779. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2020.103779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Fatal Rattlesnake Envenomation in Northernmost Brazilian Amazon: A Case Report and Literature Overview. REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/reports3020009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Snakebite envenomations are classified as Category A Neglected Tropical Diseases by the World Health Organization. In Brazil, 405 snake species are distributed among 11 families, with the genera Bothrops and Crotalus being the most studied and main responsible for severe and lethal envenomations. In the country, Crotalus genus (i.e., rattlesnakes) is represented by Crotalus durissus species, showing seven different subspecies distributed along the country, including Crotalus durissus ruruima, which inhabits Roraima, the Brazilian nothermost state from Amazon forest. Here, we report a fatal case of a severe envenomation following a rattlesnake bite. The patient presented classic crotalic neurological signs and symptoms such as ptosis, drooling of saliva, sluggishness, macroscopic hematuria, and oliguria, which evolved to acute kidney failure (AKF) and hemodynamic instability. Although the patient was treated with the specific antivenom therapy, the severe envenomation resulted in three cardiac arrests and death of the victim in less than 38 h. This study discusses the causes of the patient death, the features of rattlesnake venom-induced AKF, and shows evidences that the Brazilian crotalic antivenom should be improved to treat rattlesnake envenomations caused by C. d. ruruima venom in Roraima state.
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Alaygut D, Torun Bayram M, Kasap B, Soylu A, Türkmen M, Kavukcu S. Rhabdomyolysis with different etiologies in childhood. World J Clin Pediatr 2017; 6:161-168. [PMID: 29184760 PMCID: PMC5691034 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v6.i4.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Revised: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate different etiologies and management of the rhabdomyolysis in children.
METHODS Eight pediatric rhabdomyolysis cases who applied to the Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Nephrology with different etiologies between January 2004 and January 2012 were evaluated in terms of age, gender, admission symptoms, physical examination findings, factors provoking rhabdomyolysis, number of rhabdomyolysis attacks, laboratory results, family history and the final diagnosis received after the treatment.
RESULTS Average diagnosis ages of eight cases were 129 (24-192) ± 75.5 mo and five of them were girls. All of them had applied with the complaint of muscle pain, calf pain, and dark color urination. Infection (pneumonia) and excessive physical activity were the most important provocative factors and excessive licorice consumption was observed in one case. In 5 cases, acute kidney injury was determined and two cases needed hemodialysis. As a result of the further examinations; the cases had received diagnoses of rhabdomyolysis associated with mycoplasma pneumoniae, sepsis associated rhabdomyolysis, licorice-induced hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis, carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency, very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital muscular dystrophy and idiopathic paroxysmal rhabdomyolysis (Meyer-Betz syndrome).
CONCLUSION It is important to distinguish the sporadic and recurrent rhabdomyolysis cases from each other. Recurrent rhabdomyolysis cases should follow up more regardful and attentive.
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- Demet Alaygut
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 35340 İnciralti İzmir, Turkey
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Wasko DK, Bullard SG. An Analysis of Media-Reported Venomous Snakebites in the United States, 2011-2013. Wilderness Environ Med 2016; 27:219-26. [PMID: 27161436 DOI: 10.1016/j.wem.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Venomous snakebite is a widespread natural hazard in the United States. A common perception exists that the majority of these snakebites are "illegitimate," resulting from deliberate interaction with snakes (such as attempting to move or kill the animal), but there is little quantitative information available regarding the conditions under which bites occur. METHODS To better understand the circumstances under which victims are bitten, we compiled a dataset of media-reported snakebites in the United States between 2011 and 2013. A total of 332 reported snakebites were recorded. Of these, 307 were from snakes encountered under natural circumstances and 25 were under captive-care conditions. RESULTS Most reported victims were adult males. Although some bites occurred during intentional handling of snakes and such activity may relate to bite severity, the majority of victims reported being unaware of the snake before they were bitten. Accidentally stepping on or placing the hands near an unseen snake were the activities most frequently associated with bites under natural conditions. CONCLUSIONS Although bias in snakebite reporting patterns by the media is likely, across the United States "legitimate" bites from unseen snakes appear to be the norm.
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- Dennis K Wasko
- Department of Mathematics and Science, Hillyer College, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
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- Department of Mathematics and Science, Hillyer College, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT.
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Gerardo CJ, Lavonas EJ, McKinney RE. Ethical considerations in design of a study to evaluate a US Food and Drug Administration–approved indication: Antivenom versus placebo for copperhead envenomation. Clin Trials 2014; 11:560-4. [DOI: 10.1177/1740774514543538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: In 2000, the US Food and Drug Administration approved CroFab® Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab, ovine (FabAV), which had received orphan drug designation, for use in patients with minimal to moderate North American crotaline envenomations including copperhead snakes. As existing evidence on the effectiveness of FabAV for this indication is limited, wide practice variation in its use exists. In order to provide more definitive clinical evidence as to the role of this treatment, a new randomized, placebo-controlled trial of FabAV specifically for copperhead bites was initiated. Purpose: In light of the existing US Food and Drug Administration approval, ethical considerations of participation in this trial have been raised. We discuss the ethical principles pertinent to this randomized, placebo-controlled trial with placebo arm. We apply an accepted framework for ethical research to this trial. Due to the evidence gap in the literature, wide-ranging treatment recommendations by medical experts, and broad practice variation, clinical equipoise exists in the treatment of copperhead envenomation with FabAV. The impact of this clinical equipoise on the value and scientific validity of the trial is discussed. The trial’s risk–benefit ratio is also considered. Potential risks to the patients are minimized as the protocol includes a plan for rescue therapy in the event that patients progress to severe envenomation symptoms. Overall, risks are further minimized by the inclusion of an interim analysis with stopping rules based on demonstrated efficacy should the therapy clearly prove to be beneficial. Conclusion: Although a post-marketing clinical study of this nature is unusual for an approved indication, this trial adheres to all ethical preconditions found in existing guidelines for clinical research involving human subjects.
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- Charles J Gerardo
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver, CO, USA
- Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, & History of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Elsayed EF, Reilly RF. Rhabdomyolysis: a review, with emphasis on the pediatric population. Pediatr Nephrol 2010; 25:7-18. [PMID: 19529963 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-009-1223-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2009] [Revised: 04/30/2009] [Accepted: 05/05/2009] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Rhabdomyolysis is a common clinical syndrome and accounts for 7% of all cases of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the USA. It can result from a wide variety of disorders, such as trauma, exercise, medications and infection, but in the pediatric population, infection and inherited disorders are the most common causes of rhabdomyolysis. Approximately half of patients with rhabdomyolysis present with the triad of myalgias, weakness and dark urine. The clinical suspicion, especially in the setting of trauma or drugs, is supported by elevated creatinine kinase levels and confirmed by the measurement of myoglobin levels in serum or urine. Muscle biopsy and genetic testing should be performed if rhabdomyolysis is recurrent or metabolic myopathy is suspected. Early recognition is important to prevent AKI through the use of aggressive hydration. Prevention is important in patients with inherited forms, but novel therapies may be developed with the better understanding of the pathophysiology and genetics of rhabdomyolysis.
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- Essam F Elsayed
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Nephrology, VA North Texas Health Care System, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Plotnikov EY, Chupyrkina AA, Pevzner IB, Isaev NK, Zorov DB. Myoglobin causes oxidative stress, increase of NO production and dysfunction of kidney's mitochondria. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2009; 1792:796-803. [PMID: 19545623 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2009.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2009] [Revised: 06/14/2009] [Accepted: 06/16/2009] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Rhabdomyolysis or crush syndrome is a pathology caused by muscle injury resulting in acute renal failure. The latest data give strong evidence that this syndrome caused by accumulation of muscle breakdown products in the blood stream is associated with oxidative stress with primary role of mitochondria. In order to evaluate the significance of oxidative stress under rhabdomyolysis we explored the direct effect of myoglobin on renal tubules and isolated kidney mitochondria while measuring mitochondrial respiratory control, production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and lipid peroxidation. In parallel, we evaluated mitochondrial damage under myoglobinurea in vivo. An increase of lipid peroxidation products in kidney mitochondria and release of cytochrome c was detected on the first day of myoglobinuria. In mitochondria incubated with myoglobin we detected respiratory control drop, uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation, an increase of lipid peroxidation products and stimulated NO synthesis. Mitochondrial pore inhibitor, cyclosporine A, mitochondria-targeted antioxidant (SkQ1) and deferoxamine (Fe-chelator and ferryl-myoglobin reducer) abrogated these events. Similar effects (oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction) were revealed when myoglobin was added to isolated renal tubules. Thus, rhabdomyolysis can be considered as oxidative stress-mediated pathology with mitochondria to be the primary target and possibly the source of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. We speculate that rhabdomyolysis-induced kidney damage involves direct interaction of myoglobin with mitochondria possibly resulting in iron ions release from myoglobin's heme, which promotes the peroxidation of mitochondrial membranes. Usage of mitochondrial permeability transition blockers, Fe-chelators or mitochondria-targeted antioxidants, may bring salvage from this pathology.
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- Egor Y Plotnikov
- A.N.Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, and Institute of Mitoingeneering, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that results from many underlying etiologies and can present in a myriad of ways to the emergency physician. However, some clinical and laboratory features are almost always present and, if noted, can help in making the diagnosis. This review article will focus on the presenting symptoms, the various etiologies, the underlying mechanisms, and the current management of pediatric rhabdomyolysis.
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Rhabdomyolysis is a syndrome involving the breakdown of skeletal muscle causing myoglobin and other intracellular proteins and electrolytes to leak into the circulation. The development of rhabdomyolysis is associated with a wide variety of diseases, injuries, medications and toxins. While the exact mechanisms responsible for all the causes are not fully understood, it is clear that muscle damage can occur from direct injury or by metabolic inequalities between energy consumption and energy production. Rhabdomyolysis is diagnosed by elevations in serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK), and while there is no established serum level cut-off, many clinicians use five times the upper limit of normal ( approximately 1000 U/l). Rhabdomyolysis can be complicated by acute renal failure (occurring in 4%-33% of patients), compartment syndrome, cardiac dysrhythmias via electrolyte abnormalities, and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. The mainstay of treatment is hospitalisation with aggressive intravenous fluid (IVF) resuscitation with the correction/prevention of electrolyte abnormalities. There are additional adjunctive therapies to IVF, such as alkalinisation of the urine with sodium bicarbonate, diuretic therapy or combinations of both; however the lack of large randomised control studies concerning the benefits of these treatments makes it difficult to make strong recommendations for or against their use in the treatment of rhabdomyolysis. Regardless of these controversies, the overall prognosis for rhabdomyolysis is favourable when treated with early and aggressive IVF resuscitation, and full recovery of renal function is common. Irrespective of the cause of rhabdomyolysis the mortality rate may still be as high as 8%. This is a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications and treatment options for rhabdomyolysis.
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- W H Bagley
- Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, University Hospital of Columbia Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY 10025, USA
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Numerous types of envenomations may be encountered by health care workers depending on where in North America they work. Clinicians should be familiar with the animals in their region that may lead to envenomation.A rational approach with use of poison center or medical toxicology consultation services ensures that cases are managed appropriately.
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- Eunice M Singletary
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0774, USA
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Drug-induced myopathies and, more rarely, rhabdomyolysis, are a common biological and clinical setting for clinical rheumatologists. The focus of this chapter is to review (i) the clinical presentation and management of these adverse drug reactions (ADR) according to pain and associated neurological symptoms, (ii) the common drugs prescribed by rheumatologists which may induce reactions such as ADR, with special reference to new drugs, (iii) the pathological classification associated with specific patterns, and (iv) the risk factors leading to myotoxicity (including genetic predisposition). Specific features to be reviewed include macrophage myofasciitis and biological agents of major importance when considering terrorist attacks with biological weapons. When diagnosis is suspected, discontinuation of the putative drug(s) is mandatory and should be carefully monitored.
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- Sandrine Guis
- Service de Rhumatologie Est Pr Roudier, Hôpital de la Conception, 147 bd Baille, 13005 Marseille, France
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Cupo P, de Azevedo-Marques MM, Hering SE. Absence of myocardial involvement in children victims of Crotalus durissus terrificus envenoming. Toxicon 2003; 42:741-5. [PMID: 14757204 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2003.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The myotoxic activity of the venom of Crotalus durissus terrificus is demonstrable by increased serum levels of the enzymes creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LD), and aspartate aminotransferase. Serial measurements of CK, LD and their isoenzymes in bite victims showed a pattern similar to that observed in acute myocardial infarction, although the clinical course and electro- and echocardiographic data did not suggest cardiac involvement. These data have raised the hypothesis that crotalid venom preferentially causes damage to type I and/or type IIa fibers, which contain quantities of CK-MB and LD1 similar to those found in cardiac fibers. In order to detect a possible concomitant silent cardiac involvement, seven children with severe crotalid envenoming were studied. Serum troponin I, determined more than once in each patient, were found to be normal. These data demonstrate the absence of cardiac involvement in these patients envenomed by C. durissus terrificus and confirmed the skeletal muscle origin of the elevated CK-MB.
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- Palmira Cupo
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, 14049-900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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- Laura M. Criddle
- Laura Criddle is the clinical nurse specialist for the emergency department and the trauma/neuro intensive care unit at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore
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OBJECTIVE To describe the epidemiology, short-term outcomes, and clinical characteristics of rattlesnake bites (RSB) in children. METHODS This was a 10-year retrospective chart review of all patients who were <13 years old admitted to a medical toxicology referral service in a major metropolitan area of the southwestern United States with a diagnosis of RSB. RESULTS Sixty-six children (mean age, 6.33 years) presented to or were transferred to our center with a diagnosis of RSB. Sixty-three percent were male, and the majority of bites (71.93%) occurred on the lower extremities. Forty-nine children (85.96%) developed coagulopathies, and 50 children (87.72%) received Antivenin (Crotalidae) Polyvalent (ACP) administration. Of the 50 children receiving ACP, 19 developed an immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Five cases of morbidity resulted, but no deaths were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Serious morbidity is infrequent in children following RSB.
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- F LoVecchio
- Good Samaritan Regional Poison and Medical Center, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Department of Medical Toxicology, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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The mainstay of hospital treatment for venomous snakebite is antivenom. There is currently only one antivenom available in the United States for the treatment of pit viper envenomation, Antivenin (Crotalidae) Polyvalent (ACP). The general indication for the administration of antivenom is presence of progressive venom injury. Progressive injury is defined as worsening local injury (eg, swelling, ecchymosis), a clinically important coagulation abnormality, or systemic effects (eg, hypotension, altered mental status). Unfortunately, there are no prospective data available regarding the efficacy of ACP. The efficacy of a new antivenom (CroFab; FabAV) composed of purified Fab specific to indigenous snake species has been demonstrated in prospective trials. FabAV appears as effective as IgG antivenoms. However, Fab molecules have a shorter half-life than IgG molecules and may allow recurrence of venom effects, if additional doses are not administered. It has also been found that other antivenoms, including ACP, also allow recurrence of venom effects. The Fab preparation has produced fewer acute or delayed (serum sickness) allergic reactions; however, further experience is needed to confirm this observation. Evaluation of this new antivenom has led to advances in our understanding of antivenoms in terms of solubility and durability. Fab fragments enter solution quickly, thereby shortening the time to antivenom administration and are remarkably stable under extreme conditions of heat and handling.
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- R C Dart
- Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Denver Health Authority, and the Department of Surgery, Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80230, USA.
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AVILA-AGÜERO ML, VALVERDE K, GUTIÉRREZ J, PARÍS MM, FAINGEZICHT I. Venomous snakebites in children and adolescents: a 12-year retrospective review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2001. [DOI: 10.1590/s0104-79302001000100006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Envenomations are uncommon, challenging causes of critical care admissions. This article describes the diagnosis and treatment of envenomations that cause the most critical care admissions in the United States. Most are caused by the following animals: rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, coral snakes, brown recluse spiders, and bark scorpions.
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- F G Walter
- Section of Medical Toxicology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA.
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Moss ST, Bogdan G, Nordt SP, Williams SR, Dart RC, Clark RF. An examination of serial urinalyses in patients with North American crotalid envenomation. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY. CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 1998; 36:329-35. [PMID: 9711199 DOI: 10.3109/15563659809028029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To examine the incidence of abnormal urinalyses after rattlesnake envenomations and its association with bite severity and antivenom administration. METHODS A retrospective review of data collected in a prospective manner for an experimental crotalid antivenom trial. Subjects were individuals with minimal to moderate North American crotalid envenomations. Incidence and characterization of abnormal urinalysis after crotalid envenomation is presented. Additionally, the relationship of abnormal urinalysis to bite severity is examined. A preliminary test of antivenom protein urinalysis interference was also conducted. RESULTS Forty-three percent of the urinalyses reported prior to antivenom treatment had abnormalities. Thirty-three of 41 subjects (80%) had an abnormal urinalysis, defined as the presence of cells, blood, glucose, or protein, at some time during the 2-week period following envenomation. All but 3 of these subjects had urinalyses which returned to normal by 2 weeks postenvenomation. Fifteen of 22 subjects (68%) with minimal envenomations had an abnormal urinalysis at some time following envenomation, while 18 of 19 subjects (95%) with moderate envenomations had abnormal urinalyses (p < 0.05). In addition, high concentrations of antivenom added to urine were found to produce a positive urine dipstick test for protein. CONCLUSION In our study of patients with minimal to moderate North American crotalid envenomations, there was a high incidence of abnormal urinalyses. The urine abnormalities tended to be more common with increased bite severity and more frequent during the first few hours following envenomation. Antivenom appearance in the urine could be responsible for some of our findings.
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- S T Moss
- University of California at San Diego, San Diego Division, California Poison Control System, USA
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Tolérance et efficacité d'un fragment F(ab′)2 antivenimeux (équin) spécifique administré par voie intraveineuse dans le traitement des morsures de serpent (Bothrops lanceolatus) en Martinique. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s1164-6756(98)80004-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Over 5000 Americans suffer from snake bites annually, and of these, nearly one quarter are from poisonous species. Although these cases are undeniably reported, death appears to occur in only a few cases each year, and often reflects delay in obtaining medical care. Two families of venomous snake indigenous to the United States account for most envenomations: Crotalidae (pit vipers or new world vipers) and Elapidae. This article focuses on the snakes of the Crotalidae family.
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Affiliation(s)
- C P Holstege
- Indiana Poison Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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Abstract
An 8-year-old boy who was bitten by a black widow spider was seen in the emergency department twice, as well as by his private family physician, within a 24-hour period of time before being admitted to the hospital. This patient should have been observed for a longer period of time in the emergency department or admitted to the hospital on the day of presentation for observation with conservative management. The current literature is reviewed with special emphasis on the pediatric patient, and management guidelines are recommended.
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Affiliation(s)
- J A Reeves
- Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858-4354, USA
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