Mal practice case: snakebite
Newest EM-related case from Expert Witness:
Snake Bite! [Crofab Case]
Case #195
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Summary:
13 yo girl in Texas gets bit by rattlesnake
EM Doctor scores her based on Snakebite Severity Score (SSS) which is part of the hospital's snakebite protocol. SHe does not qualify for crofab based on SSS
While being observed with serial exam and labs, symptoms and lab progress so she meets criteria. Crofab completed 40 minutes later after meeting criteria.
Patient was...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pkwraith Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums