Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma

Where is the diagnostic key? Sudden weakness in a 4-year-old child. A case report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

Anahita Alizadeh Ghamsari 1
Nafiseh Pourbadakhshan 2

1 1Faculty of Medicine, Medical Toxicology Research Center (MTRC), Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 2Department of Pediatric Toxicology, Akbar Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran

2 3Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran 4Department of Pediatrics, Akbar Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, Iran

https://doi.org/10.34172/jept.2024.07
Abstract
Objective: Snake bites represent a significant public health issue worldwide, as venomous snake bites can result in dangerous and sometimes lethal consequences. Sometimes, the diagnosis is difficult. Herein, we present the case of a 4-year-old child who posed a challenge to diagnosis.
Case Presentation: A 4-year-old child was brought to the emergency department with sudden, severe general weakness and impaired consciousness. Initially, the cause of these symptoms was unclear and difficult to diagnose. However, after a more thorough examination, it was determined that the likely cause was a neurotoxic snake bite. The child was hospitalized for three days. He received anti-venom, painkillers, and symptomatic treatments and left the hospital in good general condition.
Conclusion: Snakebites are very dangerous and sometimes have unusual manifestations, so adequate personnel and physician information is necessary for timely diagnosis and appropriate management.

Keywords

Snake bite
Children
Weakness
Subjects
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Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
Volume 10, Issue 1
January 2024
Pages 62-64

  • Receive Date 02 November 2023
  • Revise Date 06 February 2024
  • Accept Date 16 February 2024

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