Electrophysiological findings in patients envenomed following the bite of a Papuan taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus canni).

Electrophysiological studies were done on patients with systemic neurotoxicity following the bite of a Papuan taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus canni). Evoked compound muscle action potentials decreased and increased in tandem with clinical deterioration and recovery. Nerve conduction velocities did not...

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Main Authors: Trevett, A, Lalloo, D, Nwokolo, N, Naraqi, S, Kevau, I, Theakston, R, Warrell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1995