Snakebite
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:On the affected limb, immobilization is achieved along with wet compress using magnesium sulfate: Sterile gauze is unfolded (one layer) and placed over the most swollen area of the affec
Experimental group 1:Affected limb immobilization + liquid dressing: According to the instructions, it is recommended to spray once every 6 hours, with 1-2 drops each time. Gently massage with fingert
Experimental group 2:Affected limb immobilization + hydrocolloid dressing: Change once every three days. Promptly replace the dressing if curling, deformation, detachment, or contamination (gray-white
Sponsors
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a. Age over 18 years old; b. Patients who presented to our emergency department within 24 hours after snakebite; c. Patients who have not received any wound treatment in other hospitals (except for iodine disinfection); d. Main manifestations of the wound include redness, swelling, and tissue damage, with the circumference of the affected limb being greater than 2cm compared to the unaffected limb; e. Snakebite occurred on the limbs; f. Voluntary participation in this study and signing of informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. The wound primarily presents with bleeding and pain; b. Patients with dementia, severe mental illness, or those who are comatose or unable to communicate effectively are ineligible for participation in this study; c. Patients with concomitant conditions such as diabetes or other diseases that affect wound healing, autoimmune diseases, or other malignant conditions, as well as those with coagulation disorders; d. Patients whose snakebite wounds received other treatments (except for iodine disinfection) or physical therapy (such as red light irradiation) before admission.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness of Wound Swelling Relief;Wound Healing Time; Wound Infection Rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of Limb Pain;Snakebite Severity Scale;Hospitalization Expenses;Quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZou Liqun
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Outcome results
None listed