A case report shows hemoadsorption improves outcomes in pit viper envenomation, suggesting its effectiveness as a treatment option.
Snakebite envenomation continues to be a major health concern in tropical countries such as the Philippines, especially in rural areas where access to antivenom is limited. Pit viper envenomation can lead to local tissue necrosis, compartment syndrome, coagulopathy, and acute kidney injury (AKI). The lack of accessible antivenom in many hospitals exacerbates the challenge in managing these cases to which can lead to a potentially fatal outcome. Hemoadsorption with HA 230 offers a potential adjunctive treatment by removing circulating toxins and inflammatory mediators that contribute to organ dysfunction.
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