Snake bite mortality in children: beyond bite to needle time
Conclusions
This study has identified two hitherto unrecognised risk factors—severe leucocytosis on day 1 and capillary leak syndrome. These findings need to be taken into consideration when planning management strategies for snake bite envenomation in children.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jayakrishnan, M., Geeta, M., Krishnakumar, P., Rajesh, T., George, B. Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Poisoning, Trauma, Occupational and environmental medicine, Injury Original article Source Type: research
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