The “Worldwide Shortage” of Antisnake Venom: Is the Only Right Answer “Produce More” Or Is It Also “Use It Smarter?” Ian D. Simpson, BSc, PG (Dip) Wilderness.

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The “Worldwide Shortage” of Antisnake Venom: Is the Only Right Answer “Produce More” Or Is It Also “Use It Smarter?” Ian D. Simpson, BSc, PG (Dip) Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 99-107 (June 2008) DOI: 10.1580/07-WEME-CON-1591.1 Copyright © 2008 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions

Figure ASV utilization assessment model of risk and waste. Enven indicates patient is envenomed; Nonenven, patient is not envenomed; ASV++, patient has received ASV above the correct or optimal level; ASV−, patient has received ASV below the correct or optimal level; Method, methodological/protocol drive causal; Diagnost, incorrect use of diagnostic tools causal; Timing, timing of initial and repeat doses causal; Supply, supply/availability causal. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine 2008 19, 99-107DOI: (10.1580/07-WEME-CON-1591.1) Copyright © 2008 Wilderness Medical Society Terms and Conditions