Snakebites and resource utilization in pediatric urban and rural populations in the United States: 2016-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly 7,000 snakebite injuries are reported yearly in the United States, with almost one quarter of those in the pediatric population. Due to increased exposure to snakes, rural children may experience different clinical outcomes for snakebite injuries. The goal of this study was to examine differences in resource utilization of rural and urban pediatric patients with snakebite injuries.

Methods

This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of patients aged 21 years and under presenting with venomous snakebites in the United States from January 1, 2016, through March 31, 2023, using the Pediatric Hospital Information System database and ICD-10 codes indicating snakebites. Comparisons were conducted to evaluate demographic and clinical characteristics in associati

SUBMITTER: Jeffries K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866564 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature