Management of Snakebite – an Overview
Journal Title: The Indian Practitioner - Year 2014, Vol 67, Issue 3
Abstract
It has been estimated that 5 million snakebites occur worldwide each year, causing about 125,000 deaths. Snakebites are more common in tropical regions and in areas that are primarily agricultural. Bites by venomous snakes, result in a wide range of effects; from simple puncture wounds to life threatening illness and death. In view of our experiences while working as medical officer in government hospitals and as private medical practitioner while managing case of snake bite the allay and anxiety faced by patients of snakebite gave us an impetus to overview clinical signs and symptoms, first aid measures, medical management and preventive aspects while treating patients of snake bite
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NA John, JN John
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