CLINICAL PROFILE AND OUTCOME OF SNAKE BITE PATIENTS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN KUMAON REGION OF UTTARAKHAND

Abstract

Context: Snake bites pose a considerable public health challenge, especially in rural India. This study intends to assess the clinical characteristics, seasonal patterns, and outcomes of snakebite cases managed at a tertiary care facility in Uttarakhand. 
Methods: An observational study was done in a hospital setting over 18 months, encompassing 102 patients admitted due to snake bites. Demographic information, clinical presentations, complications, and treatment results were examined.