A Study of Complications in Subjects With Snake Bite in Relation to Timing of Asv Administration in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

BACKGROUND India is a tropical country, where snake bite is a major public health problem. It is a common occupational hazard mainly in farmers and rural population are affected mainly. India is reported to have highest number of snake bites. Apart from the mortality, the morbidity caused by snake bite is also high in India. Administration of ASV as early as possible can prevent many of the complications and even death if given in time. The aim of this study is to study the various complications of snake bite in relation to the timing of ASV administration. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out over a period of 8 months by including 50 cases of snake bite. A detailed clinical history regarding bite time since bite, symptoms of envenomation and complications were taken at the time of presentation. Thorough clinical examination was then carried out and also relevant laboratory investigations were sought.