Mal practice case: snakebite

Newest EM-related case from Expert Witness: Snake Bite! [Crofab Case] Case #195 expertwitness.substack.com 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... Read more
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