Author:
Jena Parsuram,Panda Bijan Kumar,Jena Dhaneswari
Abstract
The problem of snakebites has been persistently neglected by public health personnel, clinicians and policy makers even though its social and economic impact are wide‑spread. The present study was conducted to assess clinico- epidemiological profile of snakebite cases at BBMCH, Balangir, Odisha. 86 cases of snake bites of both genders was recorded. Parameters regarding sociodemographic profile, time and site of the bite, presenting complaints and time interval between snakebite and receiving medical treatment was recorded. Out of 86, males were 56 and females were 30. Common symptoms were local bleeding in 52, pain in 46, swelling in 51, diplopia in 22, hematuria in 34, abdominal pain in 68, vomiting in 76 and syncope in 24. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The site involved was lower limb in 48 and upper limb & chest in 38. Time of presentation was <24 hours in 52 and >24 hours in 34. Type of snake was cobra in 25, python in 27, viper in 18 and Krait in 16 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common symptoms were local bleeding, pain, swelling, diplopia, hematuria, abdominal pain, vomiting and syncope.
Publisher
Universidad Tecnica de Manabi
Subject
Education,General Nursing
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