ArticleMedical journal, Armed Forces India
Snake envenomation in children: Experience from a tertiary care hospital in Northern India.
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- Snake envenomation in children: Experience from a tertiary care hospital in Northern India: Some concerns.Medical journal, Armed Forces IndiaArticle
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Abstract
Background: Snakebite in children is a medical emergency of significant public health concern. Owing to physiological differences, the potential of snake venom causing tissue damage and long-term sequelae is more pronounced in paediatric age group. We aimed to determine the clinical profile and outcome in children suffering with snake envenomation. Methods: The retrospective observational study reviewed the clinical case records of children aged 0-18 years, admitted with features of snake envenomation from January 2021 to December 2022 Demographic profile, clinical features, treatment and outcome were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Eleven children with snakebite were admitted during the study period. The mean age of study population was 11.63 (±3.9) years. Nine children (81.8%) were residing in rural area, majority (72.7%) of the children experienced the snakebite between May and August. Extremities were the most commonly affected site as seen in seven (63.6%) children. Pain and swelling at the bite site were the commonest symptoms seen in nine (81.8%) children, neurotoxic features were evident in seven (54.5%) cases, while four (36.3%) cases manifested vasculotoxic features. Invasive ventilatory support was required in four (36.3%) cases and all such children were extubated with successful outcome. Anti-snake venom (ASV) was administered in all 11 children and no adverse reactions were observed. No mortality was reported during the study. Conclusion: Envenomation toxidrome depends on the prevalent snake species inhabiting the various geographic regions within the same country.
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