Pre-hospital interventions in snakebite: A telephonic survey and follow up investigating snakebite envenoming from a tertiary care centre in Coastal Karnataka

Our study found that rapid transfer to definitive healthcare facility was associated with better outcomes, and that there are challenges in accessing emergency care for snakebite envenoming in our region. There is a pressing need to strengthen pre-hospital systems, improve public understanding of snakebite management, and enhance the capacity of Emergency Medical Services-trained and qualified paramedics through structured training programs like Bachelor and Master of Sciences in Emergency Medical Technology.