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Asked for male, 43 years old from Bhubaneswar
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MBBS

General Physician•Delhi
There are anti venoms but it's an emergency drug. It's not available on a medical store. Available only in hospital icu. Pt is to monitored in icu after a bite.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MD - Homeopathy, DHMS (Diploma in Homeop...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Mumbai
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Homeopathic medicines are toxic as it uses dangerous elements like snake venom and pathogens. True or False? Take this quiz to know more.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Homeopathy Doctor•Raipur
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Homeopathic medicines are toxic as it uses dangerous elements like snake venom and pathogens. True or False? Take this quiz to know more.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Durgapur
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
No home remedy for snake bite .Do first aid and take to hospital . The aim of first aid is to retard the systemic absorption of venom and prevent life-threatening complications by prompt transport to a medical facility. First aid can be performed by victim himself/herself or by any person who happens to be nearby. Traditionally, first aid included making local incisions or “tattooing” at the site of the bite, attempts at suctioning venom out of the wound, use of tight bands (tourniquets) around ...more
Asked for female, 21 years old from Mumbai
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
Tie a knot above the bite and rest without panic and get help to reach hospital .The aim of first aid is to retard the systemic absorption of venom and prevent life-threatening complications by prompt transport to a medical facility. First aid can be performed by victim himself/herself or by any person who happens to be nearby. Traditionally, first aid included making local incisions or “tattooing” at the site of the bite, attempts at suctioning venom out of the wound, use of tight bands (tourn...more
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Asked for female, 22 years old from Jaipur
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Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Jaipur
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75% of homoeopathic medicines are derived from diseases. True or False? Take this quiz to know more.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Surat
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PDDM, MHA, MBBS

General Physician•Nashik
1. Note the Snake's Appearance
Be ready to describe the snake to emergency staff.
2. Protect the Person
While waiting for medical help:

Move the person beyond striking distance of the snake.
Have the person lie down with wound below the heart.
Keep the person calm and at rest, remaining as still as possible to keep venom from spreading.
Cover the wound with loose, sterile bandage.
Remove any jewelry from the area that was bitten.
Remove shoes if the leg o...more
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