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Association of pain requiring treatment with analgesic injections with early antivenom injection, initial dose, and surgery
| Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early antivenom treatment | 0.51 | 0.260–0.985 | 0.045 |
| Initial antivenom dose (vials) | 1.15 | 0.711–1.861 | 0.569 |
| Surgery | 6.14 | 1.745–21.591 | 0.005 |
Confounders adjusted in the model: age, male gender, years of emergency department visit, heart rate during triage, mean arterial pressure during triage, and envenomation location.
