SAQ 745 – Toxicology – suspected snakebite without clinical envenomation

Marked out of 12.00

A 26-year-old man fell asleep on the ground while camping and woke with two small puncture marks on his ankle.

His partner applied a pressure immobilisation bandage. On ED arrival his observations are stable.

Observation Value
RR 16/min
SaO2 99% on room air
HR 80 bpm
BP 130/70 mmHg
Temperature 37.2 C

List four (4) signs on examination that would suggest envenomation.

(Marked out of 4.0)


/ 4

There are no examination signs of envenomation. List three (3) investigations you would perform now.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

After the initial investigations, list two (2) further specific time points when repeat testing should be performed.

(Marked out of 2.0)


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List three (3) criteria that should be met before discharge.

(Marked out of 3.0)


/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%

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