Pulmonary Embolism Following Viper's Bites: A Case Report

NCT07009301 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Critial Care
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Viper envenomation constitutes a medical emergency predominantly occurring in rural regions, where specific viper species are endemic, with their distribution influenced by climatic variations. The literature describes numerous complications associated with viper bites, including neurological disturbance, hematological abnormalities, and irreversible renal failure. We report the case of a 65-year-old female patient admitted to the intensive care unit for viper envenomation characterized by extensive local edema. Diagnostic investigations, including laboratory tests and imaging studies, revealed the presence of a bilateral pulmonary embolism. The patient was subsequently treated with antivenom therapy, followed by initiation of low molecular weight heparin. Despite the recognized high risk of viper envenomation described in the literature, the patient experienced an uncomplicated clinical course and was discharged in stable condition with no further complications.

Conditions

Pulmonary Embolism (PE); Snake Envenomation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Evolution of hematological blood test during the ICU stay

  From January 2025 to May 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

People aged above 18years, developing a pulmonary embolism after snake bites

You may qualify if:

• Age above 18years old

You may not qualify if:

• Not bitten by snakes

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Younes Oujidi: lead

Study Sites (1)

University hospital center Mohammed VI of Oujda

Oujda, Morocco

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Embolism; Snake Bites

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Embolism; Embolism and Thrombosis; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Bites and Stings; Poisoning; Chemically-Induced Disorders; Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor Oujidi Younes

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 29, 2025
• First Posted: June 6, 2025
• Study Start: January 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 25, 2025
• Study Completion: May 20, 2025
• Last Updated: June 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

MO (1)