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Volume 2 Issue 3 (July-September, 2014)

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Evaluation of cases of snake bite in forensic department
Rajesh Kumar Baranwal

Background: Snake bite is a common medical emergency and an occupational hazard. The present study was conducted to evaluate cases of snake bite. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on186 patients of snake bites of both genders. A through patient examination was performed. Occupation of victims, site of bite etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 186 patients, males were 110 and females were 76. Age group 10-20 years had 18, 20-30 had 25, 30-40 had 34, 40-50 had 45 and >50 years had 64 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The site of bite was hand in 28, foot in 132 and other parts in 26. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Farmers were victims in 106, labourers in 50 and other in 36. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most commonly males were the victims and patients with age above 50 years were mostly involved. Key words: Snake bite, Foot, Victim

 
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