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Local compression pads as a first-aid measure for victims of bites by Russell's viper (Daboia russelii siamensis) in Myanmar.

Abstract
A prospective study of the efficacy of applying local pressure by compression pads in retarding spread of venom was carried out on 15 cases of bite by Russell's viper (Daboia russelii siamensis) in Myanmar. A firm rubber pad was applied with cotton bandaging over the site of bite and the limb was immobilized with a splint. Serial monitoring of venom levels by enzyme immunoassay (EIA) was carried out at 15 min intervals for 1h (2h in one case) while the pad was in place and at 15 and 30 min after its removal. A rise of 10-40ng/mL in serum venom antigen level was observed in most cases after removal of the pad. The central movement of venom antigen was retarded in 13 of the 15 cases. Mild haemostatic changes (factor V and X assays and screening tests) were observed in 10 pad-treated cases measured at the time of onset of incoagulability of blood. The side effects observed while the pads were in place were minimal, consisting of swelling, pain and tenderness, and were well tolerated by most patients (for up to 2h by one patient), except for 2 who had incisions or bruising at the site of the bite.
Authors Tun-Pe, Aye-Aye-Myint, Khin-Ei-Han, Thi-Ha, Tin-Nu-Swe
JournalTransactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg) 1995 May-Jun Vol. 89 Issue 3 Pg. 293-5 ISSN: 0035-9203 [Print] England
PMID7660439 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Viper Venoms
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • First Aid (methods)
  • Hemostasis (physiology)
  • Humans
  • Immobilization
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myanmar
  • Prospective Studies
  • Russell's Viper
  • Snake Bites (blood, therapy)
  • Viper Venoms (blood)

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