MANAGEMENT OF COBRA SNAKE BITE

THE ROLE OF ANTICHOLINESTERASE

Authors

  • MANZOOR AHMED FARIDI Combined Military Hospital, Jhelum Cantt.
  • MUHAMMAD FAROOQ Combined Military Hospital, Jhelum Cantt.
  • TALAT BASHIR Independent Field Ambulance, Jhelum Cantt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2004.11.01.5272

Keywords:

Cobra Snakebite, Neurotoxic Envenomation, Anti-Cholinesterase

Abstract

We present the case of a 35-year old male who reported with
history of cobra snakebite on the nape of his neck. He developed respiratory failure within hours. He was
treated successfully with respiratory support, anti-venom administration and anticholinesterase. Detailed in this
report is the reversal of envenomation symptoms following the administration of anticholinestrase, neostigmine
methyl sulfate.

Author Biographies

MANZOOR AHMED FARIDI, Combined Military Hospital, Jhelum Cantt.

Senior Classified Anaesthetist.
Department of Anaesthesiology

MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, Combined Military Hospital, Jhelum Cantt.

Senior Classified Medical Specialist,
Department of Medicine,

TALAT BASHIR, Independent Field Ambulance, Jhelum Cantt.

Medical Officer,

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Published

2004-03-28

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 01 (2004): Vol 11 No 01

Section

Articles