PPT-Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) Induced Hypotension: An Emergent Complication of

Treatment Yerramalli Roja Ramani Bandana Rath Uma Shankar Mishra Himanshu Bhusan Sahu Increased incidence of snake bites has been found especially in coastal regions where tropical cyclones are very frequent Antisnake venom ASV is the only effective antidote and a snake bite victim is always vulnerable to its associated adverse reactions It has to be used only in patients in whom the benefits of treatment are considered to exceed the risks of reactions The present case was appropriate candidate for ASV administration and showed signs of improvement initially as seen in most such cases but developed hypotension 24 hours later which persisted till the next 24 hours in spite of prompt management with dopamine and continuation of ASV But it was seen that following withdrawal of ASV on the third day the patient recovered Therefore such emergent reactions like hypotension can be avoided by cautious use and continuous monitoring of a patient on . (Naja species. ). Matthew Mcbride. Taxonomy and identity. The common name “cobra” is applied to about 30 species of snake in 7 genera (Aspidelaps, Boulengerina, Hemachatus, Ophiophagus, Pseudohaje, Walterinnesia and Naja). Usefulness . and limitations of . antivenom. Dr . Aniruddha. . Ghose. Chittagong . Medical College. Overview. Composition of snake venom. Actions of components. Phenotypic expressions. Actions of anti venom. By Damien Fusco-Adams. What is snake venom? What is anti-venom? What do venomous snakes look like?. . . Snake venom is actually a venomous snake’s saliva but it has toxins in it that paralyze, digests, and defends against threats. . Group members: NUR ALYA BINTI ABU BAKAR (a150948). . NOR ALIAH ATIQAH BINTI . Mohd. SHARIF BUDIN (A150754). . . nur. . suriza. . syazwany. . binti. . ahmad. . nizam. (a150818). . Vincent Mannino, County Extension Director, Fort Bend County. Lee . Freeland, Jefferson County Master . Gardener. Snakes in the Garden. A brief description. Type of Snakes Often Encountered. Identification. : . A PRACTICAL APPROACH. Epidemiology. 2,00,000 snake bites and 15-20,000 deaths per year. Males : Females :: 2:1. Majority of bites occur on the lower extremities. 50% of bites by venomous snakes are dry bites –negligible . World's Deadliest Scorpion. The deathstalker scorpion is one of the deadliest scorpions in the world. Its tail is full of powerful venom. A deathstalker scorpion's sting is extremely painful and also causes paralysis, an inability to move or feel part of the body. The scorpion uses this venom to hunt insects such as crickets, which are its main food source.. Program . – BLOCK . 1. Epidemiology. In the United States only about 12 -15 deaths per year from snakebite. In India about 50,000 bites per year with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 deaths. In Cambodia data is unavailable but estimates more than 1,000 bites and hundreds of deaths. two headed snake. The Epic World Of Snakes. A Snakes Behaviors. T. hey don’t have feet so they slither around which helps them get around larger objects.. All snakes in the world are carnivores no snake is a herbivore.. Danielle Mascarenas. Joshua Thurgood. What is Venom?. Venom is defined as a poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals . (such as . snakes, scorpions, or bees) and transmitted to prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging; . research priority . setting of a public health problem in LMIC. Dr. Soumyadeep Bhaumik. BioMedical Genomics Centre, Kolkata, India. drsoumyadeepbhaumik@gmail.com . No Competing Interests & Not Funded . The deathstalker scorpion is one of the deadliest scorpions in the world. Its tail is full of powerful venom. A deathstalker scorpion's sting is extremely painful and also causes paralysis, an inability to move or feel part of the body. The scorpion uses this venom to hunt insects such as crickets, which are its main food source.. 8:. Toxicology of animal poisoning . Definition . Venom. is an animal poison contains different types of antigens as: (proteins enzymatic as protease, phosphodiesterases, hyaluronidases, phospholipase) . research priority . setting of a public health problem in LMIC. Dr. Soumyadeep Bhaumik. BioMedical Genomics Centre, Kolkata, India. drsoumyadeepbhaumik@gmail.com . No Competing Interests & Not Funded .