Point of care ultrasound strikes again

Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2014 Nov;52(9):909-10. doi: 10.3109/15563650.2014.961069.

Abstract

The article by Vohra and colleagues, "Sonographic Signs of Snakebites", is reviewed and offers a novel use of ultrasound to assess the severity of soft tissue injury due to crotaline envenomation. The authors have shown the feasibility and potential utility of this modality. Further studies are needed to determine the true value of these sonographic findings and how to apply them to patient care.

Keywords: Snakebite; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Crotalid Venoms / toxicity*
  • Crotalus*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Snake Bites / diagnosis*
  • Snake Bites / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Crotalid Venoms