Snake Bite - Current Management Perspective and Brief Review

Dr. Felin Ann Francis, Dr. Nivedita Moulick, Dr. Harshit Thole

Dr. Felin Ann Francis, Dr. Nivedita Moulick, Dr. Harshit Thole

Keywords: Snakebite, Diagnosis, ASV, Treatment

Abstract

A snake bite is an acute life-threatening and time-limiting medical emergency. It is a preventable health hazard often faced by rural populations in tropical and sub-tropical countries with heavy rainfall and humid climate. In India, snake bite is included in a list of neglected tropical diseases. With its triad of high mortality, high disability, and substantial psychological
morbidity, snake bite warrants high-priority research.The number of snake bite deaths is greatest in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar, and snake bites are more common in rural communities. Currently, treatment quality is highly varied, ranging from good quality in some areas, to very poor quality in other areas.Our article aims to sensitize
clinicians regarding different types of snake bite, their clinical features, and the use of anti-snakebite venom (ASV), for better patient management and improved prognosis.

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