SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS IN SNAKE BITE PATIENTS : A TRAGIC PROBLEM IN RURAL INDIA.

Dr. Sandip Kumar Ghosh, Dr. Atin Halder, Dr. Somnath K

Abstract


Snake bite and its complications are cause of significant morbidity and mortality ultimately leading to a huge loss of man power and affecting
young male of more often in rural agricultural and farm workers . Immediate proper surgical intervention is required to prevent loss of limb or life.
Suspected snakebite should get prompt immediate first aid in field and early transportation to nearest medical facility.


Keywords


Snake Bite, Cellulitis , Morbidity.

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