Overview
Snake Bite is caused by a bite of either a venomous or non venomous snake. Bite from a non venomous snake is often not dangerous whereas bite from a venomous snake leads to life-threatening condition that typically results from the injection of the snake venom into the body.Signs and Symptoms
Pain, Swelling, Bleeding, Fever, Numbness, Difficulty breathing, Increased heart rate, Muscle weakness, Nausea, Vomiting, Fainting, ConvulsionsCommon Causes
Handling snakes, Attempting to capture reptiles in the wildRisk Factors
Farmers working in paddy field, Living near forests or jungleInvestigation Techniques
Examination of the bitten area, Identification of the snake (if found), Full blood count, Serum electrolytes, Urine analysis, Electrocardiography (ECG)Treatment and Prevention
Airway support, Antivenom, IM adrenaline, Tetanus vaccine, Cleaning and dressing of the wound
