Antivenom Dosing Algorithm

Are there signs of envenomation?
Swelling, tenderness, redness, ecchymosis, or blebs at bite site; elevated protime, decreased fibrinogen or platelets; systemic signs (hypotension, bleeding beyond puncture site, refractory vomiting, diarrhea, angioedema, neurotoxicity)

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References

  • Lavonas EJ, Ruha AM, Banner W, et al. Unified treatment algorithm for the management of crotaline snakebite in the United States: results of an evidence-informed consensus workshop. BMC Emerg Med. 2011;11:2.
  • Hoffman R, Howland MA, Lewin N et al. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, Tenth Edition. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 2014.

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