Guidelines for the management of snakebites, 2nd ed

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Abstract
Snakebites are well-known medical emergencies in many parts of the world, especiallyin rural areas. Agricultural workers and children are the most affected. The incidenceof snakebite mortality is particularly high in South-East Asia. Rational use of snakeanti-venom can substantially reduce mortality and morbidity due to snakebites.These guidelines are a revised and updated version of Regional Guidelines for theManagement of snakebites published by the WHO Regional Office in South-East Asiain 2011. These guidelines aim to promote the rational management of snakebite casesin various health facilities where trained health functionaries and quality snake antivenomare available.Citation
Regional Office for South-East Asia, World Health Organization. (2016). Guidelines for the management of snakebites, 2nd ed. WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/249547