KRAIT BITE MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND PATIENTS OUTCOME: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Authors

  • Rajiv Ratan Singh Professor (Jr), Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
  • Chandra Prakash Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, SN Medical College, Agra
  • Santosh Kumar Senior Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
  • Pradeep Kumar Yadav Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
  • Sachin Kumar Tripathi Scientific Assistant, Toxicology Department, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
  • Shobhna Yadav Medical Officer, CHC Chinhat, UPPMS, Lucknow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.18

Keywords:

Antivenins, Emergency Medical Services, Krait Venoms, Neuromuscular Diseases, Snake Bites, Treatment Outcome

Abstract

The bite of the Krait (Bungarus species) is a vital medical emergency and requires immediate admission in emergency department for management of envenomation. [...] Timely antivenom administration and improved emergency protocols are crucial for survival.

References

Gupta YK, Peshin SS. Snake bite in India: current scenario of an old problem.

Dhiman A et al. Rational truncation of aptamer for cross-species application to detect krait envenomation. Scientific Reports. 2018.

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Published

2025-04-30

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (Jan-Mar)

Section

Review Article

How to Cite

KRAIT BITE MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND PATIENTS OUTCOME: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. (2025). Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 42(1), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.1.18