Locked-in Syndrome as a Presentation of Snakebite.
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2013-07
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Abstract
Snake bite is a common condition in tropical countries. Neurotoxic features of snake bite vary
from early morning neuroparalytic syndrome to various cranial nerve palsies. Locked in
syndrome (LIS) is a rare presentation. We present four children that had LIS; three patients
had total and one had incomplete LIS. All patients made successful recovery with polyvalent
anti-snake venom and supportive management. This case series highlights the importance of
early diagnosis of LIS in snake bite.
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Children, Locked in syndrome, Snakebite
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Azad Chandrika, Mahajan Vidushi, Jat Kana Ram. Locked-in Syndrome as a Presentation of Snakebite. Indian Pediatrics. 2013 July; 50(7): 695-697.