Post Snake Bite Compartment Syndrome of Lower Limb in a Child

[摘要] Background: Compartment syndrome after a snake bite is an uncommon occurrence. The effects are more pronounced in children possibly due to the reduced total dilution volume in children. Case Report: A 10-year-old boy presented with an alleged history of snakebite by a banded krait just above the lateral malleolus. The patient eventually developed compartment syndrome of the right lower limb involving leg and thigh which was diagnosed based on clinical evaluation & laboratory findings and was managed by emergency fasciotomy. Conclusion: Snake bitten limbs need constant monitoring in a hospital setting for any evolving systemic and local complications. Early surgical intervention may prove to be limb saving.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] Acidosis;Ankle;Edema;Fasciotomy;Hypoxia;Snake Bites.