Bites and burns

Faisal G. Qureshi, Felix C. Blanco, Kurt D. Newman

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Q1 The treatment of severe snakebite envenomation includes all except which one of the following? A The initial dose of snake antivenin in children is half the required dose for adults. B Aggressive intravenous hydration should follow the administration of antivenin. C Extremity fasciotomy is rarely necessary. D The polyvalent form of antivenin is more allergenic than the ovine Fab antivenin. E Alkalinise the urine with bicarbonate and administer mannitol.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSucceeding in Paediatric Surgery Examinations, Volume 1
Subtitle of host publicationA Complete Resource for MCQs
PublisherCRC Press
Pages103-115
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781498795395
ISBN (Print)9781846193934
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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