Lethal case of Vipera bersus bite

Authors

  • Sebastian Tranca
  • Mihaela Cocis
  • Oana Antal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-581

Keywords:

Vipera berus, envenomation, antivenom

Abstract

Adder bites are rare events, but they can be fatal. Three adder types are live in Romania - Vipera ammodytes, Vipera ursini and Vipera berus. Most adder bites happen during the summer with a peak incidence between July and August.

Here we present the case of a 56 years old male patient who was bitten by an adder. The clinical presentation was severe from the beginning with a GCS of 3 points, respiratory and cardiovascular failure; despite of adequate treatment the patient developed multiorgan dysfunction and died 36 hours after the ICU admission.

The aim of this report is to raise awareness that snake bites can have a life-threatening course and need immediate attention and medical care.

Author Biographies

Sebastian Tranca, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care II

Mihaela Cocis, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive care II

Oana Antal, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care II, “Iuliu Hatieganu”

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Published

2016-07-31

How to Cite

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Tranca S, Cocis M, Antal O. Lethal case of Vipera bersus bite. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 31 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];89(3):435-7. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/581

Issue

Vol. 89 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Case Report

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