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) |
aQuestions were adapted from previous study [19]