Asmat Kamal Ansari, Sikander Ali Sheikh.
Management of Vipride Snake Bite.
Pak Armed Forces Med J Jan ;50(1):26-8.

In the present study management of protocol of 50 cases of snake bites were studied. Twelve had no signs of envenomation while 38 had features of poisoning and were treated. Most of the patients, had poor knowledge of first aid measures and great fear of snake. First aid measures were provided . The hospital treatment included use of anti snake venom. ATS, blood transfusion , steroids, intravenous fluid, and broad spectrum antibiotics. Five patients developed acute renal failure and 2 presented with acute circulatory collapse. All were managed by specific medical therapy. Neither any patient expired nor needed any surgical intervention.

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