SNAKE BITE VICTIM TREATMENT OUTCOME IN TERTIARY CARE SETTING IN KUMAON REGION OF UTTARAKHAND
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: Kumaon region of Uttarakhand has a wide array of snakes. According to national health profile 2016 report on state wise cases and death due to snake bite was 167 and 1 respectively in Uttarakhand 2015 (Jan- December).This led to enquire this statistical disparity in spite of high prevalence of snake bite cases. Aim: To asses treatment outcome of Snake bite victim in tertiary care setting. Material And methods: Outcome was assessed in terms of clinical status at the time of discharge and duration of hospitalization. Results: Dose range of anti snake venom (ASV) for all snake bite victim was 10 -20 vials. 86.36%% case recovered and 13.6% died. Conclusion: Timely appropriate dose of anti snake venom administration has led to better outcome for which transportation of snake bite victim to appropriate health facility with in golden hour is imperative.
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Renu Khanchandani, Paramjeet Singh*, Bhavana Srivastava
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