Video Presentation of Myokymia in a Snakebite

Abstract

Patients with snakebites have highly variable presentations, and delayed diagnosis may lead to unfavorable outcomes. Here, we describe the case of a snakebite in a 23-year-old male who presented with myokymias. On management with mechanical ventilation and anti-snake venom, the patient improved and was discharged. The presence of myokymias may be an early clue to diagnosis and the need for mechanical ventilation in a patient with a snakebite.

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“…The author concluded by saying myokymia predicts mechanical ventilator need [8]. A recent case report of myokymia by Garg et al in a 23-year-old farmer improved with 0.6mg atropine and 1.5mg neostigmine in five doses and 20 vials of anti-snake venom [9].…”