In the last few days, there is a fear of snakes in the country. Russell’s viper (Chandrabora) is particularly discussed. Various rumors are spreading about it. Faridpur district Awami League created a controversy by announcing a reward for catching a living Russell’s Viper. However, this announcement was later withdrawn.
Information says that the number of snake bite patients has increased in the district. People are also scared. However, doctors say that it is possible to save the patient if he comes to the hospital on time. Most of the patients are recovering and returning home. They have enough antivenom in stock.
The only antidote for snake bite patients is antivenom injection. Many times the patient’s relatives complain that the doctor does not want to take the risk of pushing the injection. Fear of trouble if the patient dies. Sometimes refer patients elsewhere. Many people also think that the common people do not know due to lack of publicity. However, the district civil surgeon said that these allegations are not correct.
Each of the nine upazilas has enough antivenom stock to treat 20-25 people. It is constantly updated. There is nothing to fear if bitten by a snake. – Dr. Civil Surgeon. Siddiqur Rahman
Dr. Faridpur civil surgeon. Siddiqur Rahman told Jago News, ‘It is not because of the lack of propaganda, but mainly the people in the rural areas still have the old idea that if a snake bites you, you have to take it to Ojha. Due to which delay in coming to the hospital, delay in providing medical services. As a result, the risk of death increases.
He said, ‘After arriving at the hospital on time, the allegations of negligence and sending the doctors elsewhere are not correct. In short, if the patients come to the hospital on time, they are being given proper medical care. Many patients and relatives are reluctant to take antivenom and do not want to give written permission.’
Snakebite patients are recovering from treatment
A number of snakebite patients were found admitted after visiting some hospitals in the district. On Sunday (June 23), housewife Suraiya Akter (25) of Char Harirampur area of Charbhadrasan Upazila of Faridpur was bitten by a poisonous snake when she went outside to answer the call of nature. Later, the family rescued her and admitted her to the female ward of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital, Faridpur. He was cured after being treated there.
Kalpana Rani Mondal, senior staff nurse of that ward told Jago News, ‘We are more careful with snake bite patients. Snakebite patients have increased in the last few days. An average of two to three patients are coming to the hospital every day. Blood tests are done as soon as the patient arrives. If the patient is found to have been bitten by a venomous snake after blood tests, antivenom is given to him.’
Samira, the daughter of a Khalek trader of Sadipur area of Faridpur Sadar, was admitted to the same hospital in Ward No. 8 on June 22. Another snakebite patient named Falguni (20) was admitted there on June 20. After antivenom push and treatment they are discharged.
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A farmer named Shahidul Mondal (40) is also admitted to the hospital and is receiving treatment in the male medicine ward. He said, ‘I was sleeping in the mud house. Legs seem to be bitten by snakes at night. So I am admitted to the hospital and receiving treatment. Now I am healthy.’
Putul Biswas, senior staff nurse of that ward, told Jago News, “More snakebite patients are being admitted to the hospital in the morning and at night. Three to four snake bite patients are being admitted to this hospital every day.
What doctors say about snake bites
Resident Medical Officer of Faridpur General Hospital Dr. Ganesh Kumar Agarwala said, ‘Snake bite patients have increased in the last few months. However, it is not possible to specify the number of patients. On an average two to three patients come to the hospital for treatment every day. Recently no snakebite patient has died in this hospital. The hospital has enough antivenom.’
There is nothing to panic about with Russell’s viper snakes. Still, everyone should be aware and careful not to spread rumours. Grassland farmers will soon be given security gumboots. Micing will be done at different locations. Instructions have been given to keep antivenom in all hospitals.- Faridpur DC Kamrul Ahsan Talukder
Deepak Kumar Biswas, deputy director of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur, told Jago News, “In addition to snakebite patients, panic has increased in the last few days. Many patients go to Ojha without coming to the hospital. He should be brought to the hospital quickly without first aid. The hospital has enough antivenom. Life can be saved if treated quickly. Doctors are also very careful about snakebite patients.’
In this regard, Faridpur Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital FCPS (Medicine), Medicine Specialist and Assistant Registrar (Nephrology), Dr. Sharifunnessa (Jhumur) told Jago News, ‘You can’t panic if you are bitten by a snake. The affected limb cannot be moved. If you feel severe pain in the affected area, if there is bleeding, if your eyelids fall off, if you can’t keep your neck straight, if your arms and legs become paralyzed, and if you have difficulty breathing or vomiting, you should take the patient to the hospital without delay. A bite from a non-venomous snake usually causes minor pain, swelling or a small bruise.’
‘Cut the affected area, don’t tie it tightly, don’t try to draw blood or poison from the affected area by mouth, don’t apply dung, bean seeds, tar, herbal medicines or any kind of chemicals to the affected area, give antihistamine injections , burning the stung area with chemical substances like carbolic acid, can not be coated with the sap of trees and plants.’
This doctor said, ‘Snakes are generally of two types – venomous and non-venomous. Snake bite patients are also treated for various symptoms. Russel’s viper bites cause various symptoms as well as kidney failure lately. In that case hem dialysis is done. Usually after a snakebite patient is brought to the hospital, he is first taken to the emergency department.’
“After admission, if the patient’s blood is tested and it is seen that the blood has clotted, then it should be understood that the snake is not poisonous. If the blood does not coagulate, then the snake is poisonous and in that case the patient should be given antivenom. Similar antivenoms are given to patients bitten by Russell’s Viper, King Cobra, Gokhra, Kal Keute snakes.’
Adequate stocks of antivenom
Dr. Faridpur civil surgeon. Siddiqur Rahman told Jago News, ‘Faridpur Sadar Upazila, Bhanga, Charbhadrasan and Char areas of Sadarpur are infested with other poisonous snakes as well as Russell’s viper. But it is not fatal. Everything is still normal. Nothing happened to cause panic.’
One person has died in the last month. However, it is not known whether Russell was bitten by the viper or not. There is nothing to panic about. But caution is important for everyone. Bad situation did not arise. Sufficient quantity of antivenom has been stocked in all upazila hospitals including district city hospitals. Each of the nine upazilas has enough antivenom stock to treat 20-25 people. It is constantly updated. There is nothing to be afraid of if bitten by a snake.’
He said that the doctors of the hospitals are also quite aware and sincere.
Faridpur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kamrul Ahsan Talukdar told Jago News, “There is nothing to panic about the Russell’s viper snake. Still, everyone should be aware and careful not to spread rumours. Grassland farmers will soon be given security gumboots. Micing will be done at different locations. Instructions have been given to keep antivenom in all hospitals.’
NKB Nayan/ASA/ASM
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