Hardoi: After being bitten by a snake in Hardoi, the condition of a young man became so bad that his eyes started closing again and again. When the doctors started treatment in the hospital, the elder brother was asked to keep him conscious continuously. The brother slapped him for about an hour to keep him awake. During this period, more than 150 slaps occurred. Later the doctors provided necessary treatment including anti-venom. The young man’s condition improved and his life was saved.
What happened suddenly in the field?
The matter is of Jyoti Nagar of Dehat Kotwali area. 21 year old Arun had gone to the farm with his elder brother Akash. Both were working to provide water to the fields. At around 2 o’clock in the afternoon, Arun picked up the sack of grass kept there. Meanwhile, the snake hidden inside the sack bit him. As soon as the snake bit him, Arun’s condition started deteriorating. He started feeling restless and felt weakness in his body. Within some time he started feeling lethargic. When Akash saw his brother’s condition, he immediately left for the hospital with him.
Who provided help on the way to the hospital?
While taking Arun to the hospital, Shivam Sharma, who runs a medical store, noticed the two brothers. He understood the condition and took him to the medical college on his bike. There, Dr. Sher Singh’s team immediately saw the patient and started the treatment. By the time he reached the hospital, the effects of poison were visible on Arun. He was not able to respond properly and was having intense sleep.
Why did Akash keep waking up his brother by slapping him?
The doctors told the family that the patient had to be kept under constant observation. Arun was closing his eyes again and again. Akash sat near him. Whenever he felt that his brother was going unconscious, he would call him and wake him up by slapping him. This sequence continued for about an hour. During this, Akash slapped his brother more than 150 times. His aim was not to harm him, but to keep him conscious. The hospital staff were also monitoring the patient. Arun’s condition was continuously monitored during treatment.
What happened after 15 anti-venoms?
Doctors gave anti-snake venom to Arun. According to the report, considering his condition, a total of 15 anti-venom injections were administered. After treatment his condition gradually started improving.
The effect of snake venom is not the same in every patient. Therefore, the doctor decides the need for and quantity of anti-venom after seeing the condition of the patient. In this case also the medical team treated as per the situation.
What should be done if a snake bites?
The most important thing in this incident was that the family did not delay in taking the patient to the hospital. Losing time after a snake bite can be costly. The victim should be taken as soon as possible to a hospital where treatment and anti-venom are available.
One should avoid exorcising, trying to suck out poison, making an incision on the bitten area or adopting other home remedies. In such cases, only the doctor can decide the right treatment.
This incident of Hardoi is in the news because of the efforts of the brother and the timely treatment he received. Akash did not leave his brother from the way till the hospital. After treatment by doctors, Arun’s condition improved and his life was saved.
