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RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14  Issue: 2 eISSN:  pISSN

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Clinical Profile of Snake Bite Cases in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, India

Deepak S.Laddhad 1, Sangeeta D Laddhad2 , Saurabh R Sancheti3 , Yogita T Dinde4 , Sachin S Bhabad4

1 Director, 2Assistant Director, 3Senior Resident, 4 Junior Resident

Laddhad Hospital, Buldana, Maharashtra 

Year: 2013, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Page no. RGUHS Journal of Medical Sciences 2013;3(1):91-98,
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Abstract

Snakebite is a common problem faced in rural India. It takes a high toll of lives mainly of working male of the family. The present prospective observational study was carried out to study the clinical profile and management by syndromic approach of snakebite.

245 cases of snakebite were admitted to Snake bite management unit of Laddhad Hospital over a period of 1 year, from July 2010 to June 2011.

Analysis of the data showed that majority (91.43%) of cases were encountered from rural area, in the age group of 21 to 30 years (24.90%) Majority were male patients (62.04%). Most affected were the agricultural laborers (56.33%) and 60.82% of the cases had bite over lower extremities. Most of the snake bite (75.97%) occurred during day time. July to October was the period in which most snake bite cases were observed. It was observed that syndromic approach was very effective in early diagnosis and treatment of snake bite. Average number of antiserum venom (ASV) required for cobra bite was 16, krait bite 22, Russell's viper bite 12 and saw scaled viper bite 10.Average hospital stay in days for cobra bite were 6, krait bite 8, Russell's viper bite 4 and saw scaled viper 4. Mortality rate was 0.81%. 

<p>Snakebite is a common problem faced in rural India. It takes a high toll of lives mainly of working male of the family. The present prospective observational study was carried out to study the clinical profile and management by syndromic approach of snakebite.</p> <p>245 cases of snakebite were admitted to Snake bite management unit of Laddhad Hospital over a period of 1 year, from July 2010 to June 2011.</p> <p>Analysis of the data showed that majority (91.43%) of cases were encountered from rural area, in the age group of 21 to 30 years (24.90%) Majority were male patients (62.04%). Most affected were the agricultural laborers (56.33%) and 60.82% of the cases had bite over lower extremities. Most of the snake bite (75.97%) occurred during day time. July to October was the period in which most snake bite cases were observed. It was observed that syndromic approach was very effective in early diagnosis and treatment of snake bite. Average number of antiserum venom (ASV) required for cobra bite was 16, krait bite 22, Russell's viper bite 12 and saw scaled viper bite 10.Average hospital stay in days for cobra bite were 6, krait bite 8, Russell's viper bite 4 and saw scaled viper 4. Mortality rate was 0.81%.&nbsp;</p>
Keywords
Snake bite, Anti-snake venom, syndromic approach
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