Table 1.
Descriptive statistics for survival duration by venom type and group (dosage).
| Venom Type | Venom mg/mL Antivenom Dosage | Mean * | Standard Deviation | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothrops asper | 2 mg of venom/mL antivenom | 5.67 | 1.29 | 15 |
| 3 mg venom/mL antivenom |
5.80 | 0.56 | 15 | |
| 4.5 mg venom/mL antivenom | 4.80 | 0.94 | 15 | |
| 6.75 mg venom/mL antivenom | 4.40 | 0.51 | 15 | |
| Control (venom only) |
1.07 | 0.27 | 14 | |
| Lachesis stenophrys | 2 mg of venom/mL antivenom | 5.93 | 0.26 | 15 |
| 3 mg venom/mL antivenom |
6.00 | 0.00 | 15 | |
| 4.5 mg venom/mL antivenom | 4.47 | 1.30 | 15 | |
| 6.75 mg venom/mL antivenom | 4.07 | 0.83 | 14 | |
| Group 5: Control (venom only) |
2.00 | 0.38 | 15 |
* Note: Survival duration was coded as an interval variable: 1 = survived up until 1 h, 2 = survived up until 2 h, 3 = survived up until 3 h, 4 = survived up until 24 h, 5 = survived up until 48 h, and 6 = survived the whole study.