Snake venom poisoning: experience with 633 cases.

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dc.contributor.authorKulkarni, M Len_US
dc.contributor.authorAnees, Sen_US
dc.date.accessioned1994-10-01en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-27T06:03:55Z
dc.date.available1994-10-01en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-27T06:03:55Z
dc.date.issued1994-10-01en_US
dc.description.abstractSnake venom poisoning is a common medical emergency and the epidemiological features vary from region to region. We conducted a prospective study to review the epidemiology, treatment and outcome of snake venom poisoning in central Karnataka. Six hundred and thirty three cases of snake bite, seen in a teaching hospital, upto the age of 18 years, over a period of 8 years from 1985 to 1992 constituted the material for the study. Detailed history with special reference to the type of snake, circumstances leading to the bite and clinical consequences were studied and final outcome was noted. Males (n = 433) were bitten more often than females (n = 200). Two hundred and fifty six (40.4%) cases were in the age range of 11-15 years. The cases were seen during two periods, i.e., Oct, Nov, Dec (n = 210) and Apr, May, June (n = 199). Most (n = 506) were encountered in the lower limbs. Viper was the most common poisonous snake. Five hundred and seventy (90%) cases were from rural area. Coagulation time was prolonged in 371 (58.6%) cases, hemorrhagic syndrome was noticed in 354 (55.9%) cases, neurological involvement in 79 (12.5%) cases. Polyvalent anti snake venom (ASV) was given to 479 cases. Hypersensitivity to ASV was noted in 8 cases. Blood transfusion was given to 33 cases for the management of excessive bleeding. The death rate among snake victims was 5.2% (33 cases). The morbidity and mortality can be reduced substantially by increasing and maintaining confidence in good medical care and providing health education.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Pediatrics, J.J.M. Medical College, Karnataka.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKulkarni ML, Anees S. Snake venom poisoning: experience with 633 cases. Indian Pediatrics. 1994 Oct; 31(10): 1239-43en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/14731
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://indianpediatrics.neten_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshAnimalsen_US
dc.subject.meshAntivenins --therapeutic useen_US
dc.subject.meshBlood Transfusion --statistics & numerical dataen_US
dc.subject.meshChilden_US
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschoolen_US
dc.subject.meshCobraen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHemorrhage --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshHypersensitivity --etiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshIndia --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshInfanten_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshProspective Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshRural Health --statistics & numerical dataen_US
dc.subject.meshSeasonsen_US
dc.subject.meshSex Factorsen_US
dc.subject.meshSnake Bites --epidemiologyen_US
dc.subject.meshSnake Venoms --poisoningen_US
dc.subject.meshTreatment Outcomeen_US
dc.subject.meshViperidaeen_US
dc.titleSnake venom poisoning: experience with 633 cases.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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