SAQ 848 – Toxicology – snakebite in pregnancy

A 28-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant presents to your regional hospital 20 minutes after being bitten by a snake on the foot. She is very anxious about the safety of her baby.

State four clinical syndromes associated with envenomation and name an Australian snake that can cause each syndrome.

(Marked out of 8.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Clinical syndrome</th> <th>Causative snake</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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State how pregnancy affects the indication and dose of antivenom, with explanation.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

She is distressed about transfer to a major hospital and asks to stay locally. List the medical criteria that necessitate transfer to a major hospital.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 13

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