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.
