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Tumakuru woman bitten by snake dies after 'glucose treatment'

  •   Wed, Dec 20 2023 11:01:30 PM

Tumakuru, Dec 20 (IANS): A shocking incident of alleged medical negligence resulting in the death of a woman snake bite victim was reported from Karnataka's Tumakuru district on Wednesday.

The deceased woman was identified as Parvathamma, 45, a resident of Mutyalammanahalli in Madhugiri taluk.

Bitten by a snake while working at a farm, she was immediately taken to Kodigehalli government hospital.

The duty doctor, after examining the victim, had allegedly administered glucose to her and sent her back home.

After this, Parvathamma stabilised and spoke to her family members. All family members had dinner together and went to sleep.

Around midnight, Parvathamma turned serious and the family took her to Tumakuru district hospital where she succumbed. Kodigehalli police are looking into the case.

 
  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    @Fernandes; for almost all laymen, recieving IV drip is receiving 'GULGOSE" (in local terminology)! When the identity of the snake is not confirmed a polyvalent antivenom dose is given preferably via "IV bolus" (similar to IV drip) depending on the doctors recommendation! If she was given ordinary IV infusion she should have died much earlier and not recovered, if indeed the snake species was poisonous. The very fact that she recovered after the IV "GULGOSE" suggests that the PVA worked; probably she might have gotten a late anaphylactic reaction to the PVA or the venom was not fully neutralised! Please note this is a very personal opinion based on the news report and my understanding and perception of the same! Please always consult your relevant specialists, and do not believe in anybody's opinion!

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  • Fernandes, Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    It is utter negligence of the Govt Doctor. After knowing bitten by snake, instead of antivenom shots, administered glucose. ? Ridiculous.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    common in third world countries with doctors getting recruited through corruption....for headache they will give medicine for stomach...enchina avasthe maraya..and our chaiwala is bringing cheethas from south africa....first these things have to be set right...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    Munna Bhai M.B.B.S ...

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    RIP! IMO; most resident doctors in healthcare centers are trained to handle snakbite victims (UNLESS THE WARD BOY MASQUERADEDAS THE RMO)as the prevalence of snake 🐍 bites is very high especially in rural areas; in the absence of the clear knowledge of the type of snake a polyvalent antivenom, instead of a monovalent one is infused as an IV bolus. . IV bolus is a type of therapy of administration. It involves receiving a single dose of a vitamin/medication over a short time. Though technically possible orally, it commonly refers to IV treatments. In IV bolus, based on the doctors judgement on the volume of the IV fluid and secondly the time duration are specified. IN THIS CASE AS THE PATIENT SHOWED SIGNS OF EXCELLENT RESPONSE, THE RMO MIGHT HAVE DISCHARGED THE PATIENT. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A LATE ANAPHYLATIC REACTION OR DIED DUE TO ACUTE ANXIETY!! The above is a very very opinion based on the news report and my analysis and perception of the subject, and does not reflect in anyway to the matter published in the vague" news report; please do your own research and analysis and consult your specialist doctor always!🙏🙏

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Dec 21 2023

    How sad.Even after taking to hospital ,doctor didnt recognise she was bitten by venomous snake and should have given anti venom serum.Is he a doctor from Internet?OR WA ;University?So long I can remember in Kankanady hospital,were giving saline?not sure .But sugar water is not favourable ,or milk products.Is it Dr Rudolf?At home they make the patient to chew raw Peffer grudged to see if poison still exists .If Patient feels sweet ,it is still dangerous ,poison is still there .when level goes down it will be bitter.Patient shouldnt be allowed to sleep.when drausy wake Patient up ,give coffee without sugar and milk often to be awake.Poison must go out of Body.What a unluck.Heartfelt sympathy to the family.May her soul soul rest in peace.

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