Failure of 3,4-diaminopyridine and edrophonium to produce significant clinical benefit in neurotoxicity following the bite of Papuan taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus canni).

Progressive systemic neurotoxicity is a common feature in patients envenomed following the bite of a Papuan taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus canni). Respiratory paralysis, which commonly results, accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality. Established neurotoxicity does not respond to antivenom....

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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