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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Snakebites can present with neurological deficits.
  • Some snakebite victims exhibit symptoms resembling brain death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe cases of snakebite mimicking brain death.
  • To highlight the potential for locked-in syndrome (LIS) in snakebite patients.
  • To identify clinical clues for early diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Case series of three snakebite patients.
  • Clinical assessment of neurological status.
  • Differential diagnosis between brain death and LIS.

Main Results:

  • Three snakebite patients presented with features suggestive of brain death.
  • These patients were likely in a state of locked-in syndrome (LIS).
  • LIS involves paralysis of voluntary muscles with preserved eye movement control.

Conclusions:

  • Snakebite can induce a state mimicking brain death, potentially evolving into LIS.
  • Conscious patients in LIS may communicate via eye movements.
  • Prompt diagnosis of LIS in snakebite is essential for patient care.