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- Identify snakes that may be venomous and the characteristics of snakebite.
- Outline the local and systemic effects of pit viper envenomation.
- Describe the characteristics of available antivenoms.
- Evaluate general approaches to the assessment of patients with snakebite.
- Discuss the role of blood products and urinary catheterization in patients being treated for snakebite.
- Discuss the prehospital management of the patient who has suspected or known snakebite.
- Devise a strategy for the management of asymptomatic patients with suspected or known snakebite.
- Describe the approach to management of symptomatic patients with suspected or known snakebite.
- Outline the reconstitution, dosages, and application of antivenom, including management of potential untoward effects.
- Analyze the appropriate follow-up of patients who were treated for snakebite, including indications to re-treat.
All of the following snakes are considered pit vipers, EXCEPT:
In North America, most snakebites occur in the
Approximately what percentage of rattlesnake bites are "dry" (no venom injected)?
The majority of deaths from snakebite in the United States are by the
In general, envenomation by the massasauga is associated with
The bite from a pit viper usually causes some degree of swelling around the bite area within
Which of the following statements regarding local signs and symptoms of pit viper envenomation is TRUE?
When fasciculations are noted following a bite by an unidentified snake, which of the following snakes is more likely to be the offending reptile?
The greatest threat to the victim of a pit viper snakebite is
CroFab and Anavip work by
Which of the following is a fundamental and critical point about the assessment of the snakebite victim?
An emotional or anxiety reaction is suggested by nonspecific symptoms (e.g., weakness, dizziness, nausea) that occur
A "trivial" envenomation is indicated when
All of the following are possible causes of mental status changes in the patient with snakebite, EXCEPT:
Which of the following is usually adequate for the treatment of hypotension in patients with snakebite envenomation?
All of the following are benefits of urinary catheterization in patients with snakebite, EXCEPT:
In the prehospital setting, patients with suspected snakebite envenomation should
Asymptomatic patients with known or suspected snakebite should be studied for a minimum of
For suspected or known snakebite victims, all of the following laboratory studies should be performed immediately and every six hours thereafter, EXCEPT:
Which of the following should be avoided in patients with signs and/or symptoms of envenomation?
If coagulation values are normal, blebs, vesicles, and superficial necrotic tissue at the site of a snakebite should be aseptically debrided
In patients with snakebite, antivenom treatment should be initiated in the presence of
Regardless of the site of the bite, progression of circumferential or linear swelling is considered significant if it measures
When reconstituting CroFab,
For severe envenomations, regardless of patient age, CroFab is initially administered in increments of
The onset of recurrent or delayed hematologic venom effects typically occurs
The first-line therapy for management of anaphylaxis is
Any patient with signs of anaphylaxis who does not respond promptly and completely to epinephrine should be assumed to have
Snakebite patients at risk for local or coagulopathy recurrence (i.e., with abnormal coagulation during the first 36 hours) should be reassessed
Antivenom re-treatment should be considered in patients with
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