Venomous snake bite treated by Chinese integrative medicine: a report of 4 cases

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1071-1073
Author(s):  
HF Que
Keyword(s):  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Venomous Snake

scholarly journals Envenomation by neotropical Opisthoglyphous colubrid Thamnodynastes cf. pallidus Linné, 1758 (Serpentes:Colubridae) in Venezuela

2004 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 287-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fresnel Diaz ◽  
Luis F. Navarrete ◽  
Jaime Pefaur ◽  
Alexis Rodriguez-Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Middle Finger ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Venomous Snake ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
At Home

This is a case report of a "non-venomous" snake bite in a herpetologist observed at the Sciences Faculty of the Universidad de los Andes (Mérida, Venezuela). The patient was bitten on the middle finger of the left hand, and shows signs of pronounced local manifestations of envenomation such as bleeding from the tooth imprint, swelling and warmth. He was treated with local care, analgesics, and steroids. He was dismissed from the hospital and observed at home during five days with marked improvement of envenomation. The snake was brought to the medical consult and identified as a Thamnodynastes cf. pallidus specimen. This report represents the first T. pallidus accident described in a human.

scholarly journals Clinical presentation and outcome of snakebite cases in a teaching hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
SK Moazzem Hossain ◽  
Farjana Kabir ◽  
SK Mamun Ar Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Prehospital Treatment ◽  
Venomous Snake ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Common

Background: Snake bite is an important but under recognised public health issue in Bangladesh. It is one of the important cause of mortality in our country specially in this southern part of Bangladesh. Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate the common type of snake bite in local area with their clinical presentation and outcome of admitted patients in hospital. Methods: Patients of snake bite diagnosed by history and clinical examination were consecutively selected for the study after fulfillment of inclusion criteria in the inpatient department of medicine ward, Khulna Medical College Hospital from July 2017 to June 2018. Data were collected and analysed afterwards. Results: Among 54 snake bite patients 27 (50%) were female and 27 (50%) were male. Twenty nine (53.7%) were venomous snake bite and 25 (46.3%) were non venomous. The common victims were farmers 14 (25.9%) and housewife 19 (36.2%). The bites were commonly encountered during walking (30%) in rural area. Bite also occured during sleeping (20%). The majority of the snake bite was observed during the month of June & July. Total 95% patient applied multiple tight tourniquet in the affected limb. A common local practice was to receive prehospital treatment from 'Ohzas'. Among 29 poisonous cases, drooping of the upper eyelid was present in 29 (100%) patients, External Opthalmoplegia and broken neck sign were present in 19 (66.6%) patients. Among the venomous snake bite cases 25 (93%) patients recovered completely after getting antivenom. Conclusion: Neurological manifestation (Ptosis, Opthalmoplegia, Broken neck sign) are very common in venomous snake bite. Early detection and application of antivenom is needed for better outcome. Treatment of venomous snake bite with Polyvalent serum is successful and safe. Bang Med J Khulna 2020: 53 : 23-26

VENOMOUS SNAKE BITE: CURRENT CONCEPTS OF TREATMENT

Orthopedics ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 707-714
Author(s):  
John Gray Seiler ◽  
Scott D Sagerman ◽  
Robert J Geller ◽  
John C Eldridge ◽  
Lamar L Fleming
Keyword(s):  
Snake Bite ◽  
Venomous Snake

scholarly journals Patofisiologi Bisa Ular dan Aplikasi Terapi Tumbuhan Obat Antiophidia (Antibisa)

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-90
Author(s):  
Aditya K. Karim ◽  
Ervina Indrayani ◽  
Laila Hanum
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Snake Venom ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Venomous Snake ◽  
Valuable Source ◽  
The World ◽  
Natural Inhibitors

Venomous snakebite is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, and is one of the major health problems in many regions of the world. Medicinal Plant which are effectively inhibitor and neutralize the snake venom and it is considered as a valuable source of natural products for development of medicines against venomous snake bite. The biomedical value of these natural inhibitors can lead to the development of new therapeutics for an assortment of diseases as well as contributing to efficient antivenoms for the treatment of ophidic accidents.Key words: pathophysiology, snake bite, envenomation, medicinal plant, therapeutic. 

scholarly journals Clinical Study of Snakebite Cases Admitted in Dhaka Medical College Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Prabal Chakraborty ◽  
Jishu Deb Nath ◽  
MA Faiz ◽  
Anannya Das ◽  
Abdul Qayum Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Venomous Snake ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background: Snake bite is an important health hazard which may lead to fatality in rural areas of Bangladesh. An epidemiological study estimated the incidence of snake bite in Bangladesh about 8,000 per year with 22% mortality. In majority of cases the victims die before entrance to hospital because of their treatment seeking behavior from Ohzas. Present study is to see the clinical profile of snake bite cases admitted in Dhaka Medical College Hospital and also to find out problems in diagnosis and management and outcomes.Methods: Fifty patients of snake bites treated in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh between July 2005 and December 2006 were studied. A questionnaire, containing information on bite, physical examination and identification of snake brought was used.Results: Among the patients venomous snake was 6 (50%) with cobra and 6 (50%) with suspected krait bite. Males were bitten more frequently than females 42(82%) versus 9(18%). Regarding occupation, 28 (56%) was farmer. Majority 37(74%) came from rural areas. Highest number of bite occurred in evening 20(40%). Most snake bite occurred during rural foot walking (30%) followed by sleeping (14%).Total 54% of bite occurred during outdoor activities. Most common site of bite is lower limb 35(70%). Tight tourniquet used in 45(90%) cases and in 8(16%) cases limb was immobilized. Twenty eight (56%) of the patients received treatment from Ohzas. All venomous bites (12) presented with features of neurotoxicity with local envenoming in 6(50%) cases. In 6(50%) cases there were only neuroparalysis. Four (33.34 % of venomous snake) patients required respiratory support and 10(83% of venomous bite) patients required antivenom. There were no anaphylactic reactions and only 2 patients suffered pyrogenic reaction. The outcome was excellent with only one death and only one case of residual effects.Conclusion: To develop an appropriate prevention and control strategy, reliable and timely information has a crucial role. A functional mechanism should be developed to gather information not only about the cases and deaths but other aspects of the snakebite epidemiology.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v13i1.19410

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document