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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  4, Issue 3, July - September 2011, Pages 131-136
 

Review Article

Snake bite and its treatment: The essential awareness

B Suresh Kumar Shetty, Tanuj Kanchan, Shrinidhi, Anurag J., Francis N. P. Monteiro

*Associate Professor Deptof Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Affiliated to Manipal University), India. **P.G. Resident (Physiology), A J Institute of Medical Sciences, Manglore (Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health S

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Abstract

Snake bites when viewed globally form a major chunk of neglected health problem in the tropics which comprise mostly of the developing and underdeveloped countries. Lack of awareness, delay in presentation to hospital, difficulty in identification of snake, clinical manifestation and treatment protocol, along with Anti Snake Venom (ASV) and its complications remain the vital issues regarding snake bite and its treatment that needs to be highlighted.

Key words: Snake bite; Awareness; Dry bites; Treatment; ASV; First Aid


Corresponding Author : B Suresh Kumar Shetty