Snake Bite in Children-Perspectives From a Tertiary Care Referral Hospital in Odisha
Journal Title: The Indian Practitioner - Year 2014, Vol 67, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: The present study is designed to evaluate the different symptomatology of snake bites so as to institute proper timely treatment and reduction of mortality and morbidity due to it. Methods: A prospective study was done among all the children admitted to the referral hospital with suspected snake bite from January 2010 to April 2012. The different signs and symptoms were evaluated and correlated with treatment modalities and outcome. Results: The mainstay of the treatment was the polyvalent antivenin which should be administered preferably within one hour of the snake bite. The earlier the administration the more is the effect of ASV. Clot quality test is very simple, low cost, and easy bed side test which can help in the diagnosis of Viper envenomation and also helps in monitoring of the ASV treatment. Thereby reducing the mortality and morbidity particularly renal failures to a great extent. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of a suspected snake bite and timely institution of the proper antivenins and other supportive measures can reduce the mortality and morbidity to great extent.
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L Das, S K Pradhan, A Swain
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