Dr. Vikas Kumar of Ranchi RIMS told people how to avoid snakebite

Dr. Vikas Kumar, posted as Neuro and Spinal Surgeon in Ranchi RIMS, remains active on social media. Whether it is about helping patients or anything else, if any needy person contacts him through social media, Dr. Vikas not only helps him in every possible way. In the latest case, Dr. Vikas has told people the ways to avoid snakebite and has also told that if a snake bites, then how to identify whether the snake is poisonous or not. Along with this, detailed information has also been given on how to take care of a person who is a victim of snakebite till he reaches the doctor.
What to do:

1. Call an ambulance immediately
2. Move the person away from the snake.
3. If the wound is below the heart, make the person lie down.
   4.Keep the person calm and comfortable and immobilize the person as much as possible to avoid spreading the venom.
4. Cover the wound with a loose and clean bandage.
5. Remove any jewelry or tight clothing from the affected area.
6. If the snake has bitten on the leg, then remove the shoes.
7. Call an ambulance immediately.
8. Take care of the time of snake bite
   what not to do:
   1.Do not give any medicine to the person unless directed by the Dr.
9. If the snake bite wound is above the person’s heart, do not bite the wound.
10. Don’t try to suck out the venom
11. Do not use cold compress, ice on the wound.
12. Do not give the person alcohol or caffeinated drinks
13. Do not let the victim walk. Take them from the vehicle.
14. Do not try to kill or catch the snake. If possible, take a picture of the snake.
15. Do not use any pump suction device.
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    What are the symptoms of snake bite?
16. Vomiting, shock, stiffness or tremors Allergy
17. Falling of eyelids, swelling, burning and redness around the wound
18. Change in skin color, Diarrhea, Fever, Abdominal pain, Headache, Nausea
19. Paralysis, fast pulse, fatigue, muscle weakness, thirst, low BP
    How to know whether it is poisonous or not?
20. There are 250 species of snakes in India, out of which 4 are the most deadly. Common cobra (nag), saw-scaled viper, common krait and Russell’s viper.
21. The top of poisonous snake is very huge (triangle) while the top of non-poisonous snake is normal.
22. Usually 2 tooth marks are of poisonous snake and many small marks are of poisonous snake.