Snake bite is
a common medical emergency and an occupational hazard, more so in tropical
India, where farming is a major source of employment. Viper bites are more
common than other poisonous snakebites in humans. The World Health Organization
has estimated that there are approximately 1,25,000 deaths among 2,50,000
poisonous snake bites worldwide every year, of which India accounts for 10,000
deaths.
Injuries from
bites may include cellulitis, gangrene at the bite area, bleeding
manifestations, compartment syndrome, regional lymphadenopathy, septicemia,
hypotension, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) resulting in
significant morbidity and mortality.
Various treatment modalities including
HBO therapy, fasciotomy, surgical debridement and soft tissue cover may be
required to provide an effective management of such injuries. HBO therapy as an
adjunct is effective in the management of snakebite injury.
Multidisciplinary approach including
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy improves outcome in the management of snakebite
injuries of the extremities. Inclusion of HBOT in the treatment of snakebites
improves the overall outcome of the patient & their recovery with less
disfigurement.
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