Associations Between Snakebite Severity Scores and Antivenin Administration
Inconsistent use of institutional protocol for VSBs highlights educational needs. Miscalculated SSS values were associated with potential delays in treatment. Patients with an SSS of four did not receive antivenin, indicating variability in decision-making. Computer-based electronic medical record checklists may aid calculations and improve protocol adherence.
Authors
- Robert Eric Heidel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1518-8072)
- Jack Bowdle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0027-1664)
- Andrew Hungerford
- Sarah King
- Justin Pritchett
- Amanda McKinney
- Lou M. Smith
- Catherine L. McKnight
Institutions
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (US)
- University of Tennessee Medical Center (US)
- Knoxville College (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Research
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2025.12.004
- Primary Topic
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00