Table 4 Percentages of medical students who recognized signs and symptoms of snakebitea
Sign/ symptom | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Swelling with pain and blistering | 150 (75) |
Dizziness and vomiting | 151 (75.5) |
Blurring of vision | 134 (67) |
Convulsion | 158 (79) |
Unconsciousness | 118 (59) |
Heaviness of eyelids | 78 (39) |
Weakness of neck muscle | 54 (27) |
Difficulty in swallowing | 73 (36.5) |
Nasal regurgitation/voice | 62 (31) |
Difficulty in respiration | 140 (70) |
Bleeding from gum and vomiting | 68 (34) |
Persistent bleeding from bite site | 57 (28.5) |
Severe muscle pain | 140 (70) |
Dark colored urine | 64 (32) |
Scanty or no urine output | 54 (27) |
Shock/collapse | 134 (67) |