The above patient is Mr. H.P.H, 70 years old, residing in Vinh Phu Tay commune, Phuoc Long district, Bac Lieu province.
According to the victim's family, on April 4, Mr. H.P.H went to the back of his garden when he reached the bushy grass, accidentally kicked the earth snake and bit his foot.
According to natural reflexes, Mr. H khucked down to take a snake with his left hand and continued to be bitten by the snake in his hand.
Immediately after discovering the incident, Mr. H was taken by his family to Phuoc Long District Medical Center for initial emergency care. After that, Mr. H was transferred to Bac Lieu General Hospital for further treatment.
Here, Mr. H was injected with 18 vials of serum by doctors.
Up to now, the patient has had his air intake removed, his health is gradually recovering, he has good contact, and is expected to be discharged in the next few days.
Doctors at Bac Lieu General Hospital recommend that when you are unfortunately bitten by a poison snake, you need to bandage the wound and go to the nearest medical facility for first aid, then transfer it to a provincial hospital for treatment.
