Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Fatalities following rattlesnake bite are rare in the United States, usually occur some hours following the bite, and are generally secondary to direct venom effects. We report a patient with acute syncope and subsequent massive aspiration resulting in airway obstruction and rapid death following a probable Northern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus) bite.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Norris et al. (2007) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: