Comparison of F(ab’)₂versus Fab antivenom for pit viper envenomation: A prospective, blinded, multicenter, randomized clinical trial

Abstract

In this study, management of coagulopathic Crotalinae envenomation with longer-half-life F(ab')2 antivenom, with or without maintenance dosing, reduced the risk of subacute coagulopathy and bleeding following treatment of envenomation.