TY - JOUR
KW - snakebite
KW - Antivenins
KW - Snake venoms
KW - One Health
KW - Regional health
KW - Capillary leak syndrome
AU - Abraham SV
AU - Mathew D
AU - Sreekumar A
AU - George AV
AU - Chanchal V
AU - Kuzhikkathu Kandiyil P
AU - Rajeev PC
AU - Valuvil UB
AU - Kumar J
AU - Mohan KB
AU - Thomas J
AU - Ayyan M
AU - Das S
AU - Sirur FM
AU - Madhavan I
AU - Rafi AM
AU - Mukundan PK
AU - Sunagar K
AU - Krishnan S V
AU - Palatty BU
AB - <p>Snakebite envenomation remains a significant public health issue, particularly in southeast Asia, where diverse venomous snake species and resource-limited healthcare settings complicate effective management. This Health Policy employed thematic analysis of a panel discussion involving multidisciplinary experts with over 300 years of combined experience. Four key themes were identified: (i) the evolution of snakebite treatment paradigms, (ii) clinical and procedural challenges, (iii) debates over controversial practices, and (iv) the role of policy and research in improving outcomes. The findings emphasise the need for region-specific antivenoms, enhanced peripheral healthcare capabilities, and evidence-based treatment protocols. This work provides actionable insights to inform health policy, guide targeted training initiatives, and prioritise research on neglected areas in the management of snakebite.</p>

BT - The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
DO - 10.1016/j.lansea.2025.100598
LA - eng
M3 - Research Article
N2 - <p>Snakebite envenomation remains a significant public health issue, particularly in southeast Asia, where diverse venomous snake species and resource-limited healthcare settings complicate effective management. This Health Policy employed thematic analysis of a panel discussion involving multidisciplinary experts with over 300 years of combined experience. Four key themes were identified: (i) the evolution of snakebite treatment paradigms, (ii) clinical and procedural challenges, (iii) debates over controversial practices, and (iv) the role of policy and research in improving outcomes. The findings emphasise the need for region-specific antivenoms, enhanced peripheral healthcare capabilities, and evidence-based treatment protocols. This work provides actionable insights to inform health policy, guide targeted training initiatives, and prioritise research on neglected areas in the management of snakebite.</p>

PB - Elsevier BV
PY - 2025
SP - 1
EP - 14
T2 - The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
TI - Clinical challenges, controversies, and regional strategies in snakebite care in India
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VL - 37
SN - 2772-3682
ER -