Bolaji, Benjamin olusomi2018-05-232018-05-232003Bolaji B.O. (2003). Airway obstruction following snake bite. A case report. African Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, l4(2): 17-20.0794-2184http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/248A 25-year old farmer was referred from a private clinic to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) with a 6-day history of snake bite in his farm. He was conscious on admission and had bleeding tendencies. His PCV on admission was 10%. A diagnosis of vasculotoxic snake bite was made. The patient was admitted, treated with anti-snake venom (ASV) and was transfused with 8 units of fresh whole blood. He subsequently developed a massive oedema of the tongue resulting in upper airway obstruction requiring urgent intervention. The anaesthesia team was invited for possible endotracheal intubation. The airway management is presented.ensnake bite,tracheostomyupper airway obstruction,anaesthetic management,difficult airwayArticle