Table 3.
Characteristics of Antivenom Administration
| Characteristics | No. of Cases (% of Total 180 Cases That Received AV) | No. of Courses (% of Total 285 Courses of AV) |
|---|---|---|
| Indication | ||
| VCT | 90 (50) | 144 (50.5) |
| WBCT | 55 (30.6) | 68 (23.9) |
| INR | 41 (22.8) | 46 (16.1) |
| Platelet | 39 (21.7) | 45 (15.8) |
| Systemic bleeding | 8 (4.4) | 9 (3.2) |
| Compartment syndrome, upper airway obstruction | 3 (1.7) | 3 (1.1) |
| Reasons for appropriateness | ||
| Appropriate dose | 178 (98.9) | 275 (96.5) |
| Appropriate duration and interval of administration | 148 (82.2) | 237 (83.2) |
| Slow administration due to allergic symptoms to AV | 12 (6.7) | 15 (5.3) |
Abbreviations: AV, antivenom; INR, international normalized ratio; VCT, venous clotting time; WBCT, whole blood clotting time.