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POISONING • SNAKE BITE • EMERGENCY CARE

Rapid Care for Poison & Snake Bite Emergencies.

Prompt hospital assessment for suspected poisoning, toxic exposure and snake bite, supported by continuous monitoring, diagnostics and critical-care services when clinically required.

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Suspected poisoning or snake bite should be medically assessed without delay.

Poison and snake bite emergency care at ARHA Super Speciality Hospitals Hosur

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TIME-SENSITIVE CARE Seek Medical Help Immediately

EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT

Two Emergencies. One Priority: Timely Medical Care.

Poisoning and snake bite can present very differently. Clinical assessment is based on the exposure or bite history, symptoms, examination and appropriate investigations.

POISONING

Suspected Poisoning

Urgent assessment after suspected ingestion, inhalation, exposure or overdose involving a potentially harmful substance.

Pesticide or chemical exposure
Medication overdose
Household substance exposure
Unknown substance exposure

SNAKE BITE

Suspected Snake Bite

Hospital assessment is important following a suspected snake bite, even when severe symptoms are not initially obvious.

Local pain or swelling
Bleeding or unusual bruising
Weakness or neurological symptoms
Breathing or consciousness changes

Emergency monitoring for poisoning and snake bite patients at ARHA

CLINICAL MONITORING Observation & Critical Support

CLINICAL PATHWAY

Care Based on Clinical Condition.

Treatment depends on the substance involved, the suspected snake bite, time since exposure, symptoms and the patient's clinical condition.

Emergency Assessment

Immediate clinical evaluation and history where available.

Stabilization

Support of airway, breathing, circulation and other urgent needs when clinically indicated.

Investigations

Laboratory and other investigations based on clinical assessment.

Monitoring

Observation for changes in symptoms and clinical condition.

Critical Care if Required

Escalation to higher-level monitoring and supportive care based on clinical need.

SUSPECTED SNAKE BITE

What Should Families Do Immediately?

The priority is to keep the person as calm and still as practical and arrange prompt medical evaluation.

Arrange prompt transport to a hospital.
Keep the affected person calm.
Minimize unnecessary movement.
Note the approximate time of the bite if known.

DON'T

Do not cut the bite site.
Do not attempt to suck out venom.
Do not apply unproven substances or remedies.
Do not delay hospital care while trying home remedies.

SUSPECTED POISONING

Helpful Information to Bring With You

Information about the suspected substance can assist the clinical team, but obtaining it should never delay emergency transport.

Product Information Bring the container, label or photograph if safely available.

Approximate Time Share when the exposure may have occurred.

Medical History Mention medications and relevant medical conditions where known.

Available Details Share how the exposure happened and any symptoms observed.

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CLINICAL SUPPORT

Support Around the Emergency Patient.

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Laboratory support at ARHA Hospitals Hosur — DIAGNOSTICS **Laboratory Support**

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Poisoning & Snake Bite Cannot Wait.

Seek prompt hospital assessment for suspected poisoning or snake bite.

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