Irukandji syndrome — ACEM Fellowship MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Monitored-facility transfer with toxicology review
Explanation lettering: E = shown as A · D = shown as B · A = shown as D · B = shown as E
E is correct. A suspected snakebite requires monitored facility assessment with pathology and early toxicology advice, even when initially well. The other choices either permit unsafe observation or assume treatment before assessment.
Reference: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Snake and spider bite clinical tool: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/tools/snake-spider-bite