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  • Consumptive coagulopathy is a life-threatening complication characterized by the depletion of clotting factors.

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  • A patient presented with a thumb bite from a decapitated eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
  • The bite resulted in the development of viper-induced consumptive coagulopathy.

Findings:

  • Consumptive coagulopathy, a severe bleeding disorder, was diagnosed following the envenomation.
  • The patient required immediate evaluation and treatment in the Emergency Department.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for severe coagulopathy even from a seemingly minor bite incident.
  • Highlights the importance of rapid medical intervention and intensive care for managing venomous snakebite complications.