Snakebite Management in India - Ian D. Simpson Posted by webmaster
on September 16 2007
Snakebite Management in India, The First Few Hours: A Guide to Primary Care Physicians.
Ian D. Simpson
Journal of Indian Medical Association - June 2007
Many primary care hospitals do not treat snakebite, even when snake venom antiserum is available, simply because the doctor lacks confidence in being able to treat the patient. The result is that patients are referred to distant, better equipped hospitals and thus make journeys without the cover of snake venom antiserum. This paper provides guidance for the primary healthcare doctor in identification of medically significant snakes, treatment, referral criteria and equipment necessary to successfully manage snakebite in a primary care environment.
Contents Identification of Medically Significant Snakes Patient Arrival Snake Venom Antiserum : Yes or No ? How Much Snake Venom Antiserum and Why ? Confident Management of Adverse Snake Venom Antiserum Reactions Neurological Additional Steps Optimised and Stable Referral Preparing for the Snakebite Season First Aid Advice
