Which of the following is an indication for polyvalent Crotalidae Immune Fab (CroFab™) administration after a rattlesnake bite?
Elevated platelets
+Hypertension
+Localized pain and redness
+Progressive pain and swelling
+Normal prothrombin time (PT)
CroFab™ is indicated in any rattlesnake victim with progressive signs and symptoms, evidence of systemic toxicity such as hypotension or altered mental status (AMS), serious neurological toxicity (e.g., limb paralysis), or serious hematologic toxicity such as elevated PT or falling (not elevated) platelet count.