Journal of the Indian Society of Toxicology
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 1

Neurological Consequences of Snakebite: What One Should Know

  • Author:
  • Shubha Laxmi Margekar, Neelima Singh, Venu Gopal Margekar
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 34 to 36

Department of Medicine, GR Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh-474009

*Author for correspondence: Email: dr_shubhalaxmi@rediffmail.com

Online published on 16 September, 2014.

Abstract

Central nervous system manifestations due to venomous neurotoxic snakebite have varied presentations, followed by survival or fatality. Early recognition, timely intubation and ventilator support, along with antisnake venom and supportive measures, are all crucial for a favourable outcome.

Keywords

Venomous snakebite, Neurotoxic snakebite, Antisnake venom, ASV