Management of pediatric snake bites: are we doing too much?

Background: The optimal management of children with snake bite injuries is not well defined. The purpose of this study was to review the use of antivenom, diagnostic tests, and antibiotics in children bitten by venomous snakes in a specific geographic region (Southeast Texas).

Methods: This is a retrospective single-center review of all patients with snake bite injury from 1/2006 to 6/2012.