CLINICAL PROFILE OF SNAKE BITE PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN NORTHERN INDIA- AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Rajesh Kumar Arya

BACKGROUND Globally, most of the snake bites occur in India; approximately 46000 deaths annually. Therefore, it is important to carry out an observational study to know the local trends of demography, clinical manifestations, treatment practices, complications and outcome of snake bite patients, so that appropriate steps can be taken to manage such patients effectively for better outcome.

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