Anti-snake venoms to be available in 108 ambulances in A.P.
Emergency Medical Technician working in an ambulance can administer anti-snake venoms to patients after consulting a doctor
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the availability of anti-snake venoms (ASV) in 108 ambulances across the state to provide immediate pre-hospital treatment for snakebite victims. This decision comes in response to a surge in emergency calls related to snakebite cases, with 3,104 such calls received since June 2025.
According to Dr. K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu, Director of Secondary Health, the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in these ambulances are now equipped to administer ASVs to patients after consulting a doctor. The EMTs will be guided by a doctor at the Emergency Response Centre in Mangalagiri, who assesses the patient's condition via a dome camera in the ambulance. If the venom is spreading rapidly, ASVs will be administered immediately.
The government emphasizes the importance of the "golden hour" in emergency treatment, aiming to utilize the ambulance environment to effectively rescue patients from snakebite-related complications. However, EMTs must not administer ASV without a doctor's consultation.
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