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Posted On : 21 Aug 2022

If in a case of snake bite inradermal antivenom sensitivtiy is found positive what should be the next step should we give anti snake venom?

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R

Rituraj Shastri

yes, in case of signs of envenomation, diluted ,slow with steroid.

2 years ago

N

Nermeen John

give diluted under cover of steroid

2 years ago

D

Dr. Sandeep Raina

first, intradermal test dose is not given.
2nd, if positive, ASV is to be diluted with increasing dilutions and then given

2 years ago

V

Vijendra Chaturvedi

It's not advised to do intra dermal sensitisation. never do it

2 years ago

U

unicorn

yes it should be given desensitisation, practice of administration gradually increasing the dose ...

2 years ago

Answer 1

It should be given under steroid cover.