Man Hospitalized in Serious Condition After Snakebite in Golan Heights
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
A 72-year-old man is in serious condition after a snakebite in the Golan Heights. He received antivenom treatment and is now in intensive care. This is the second such incident in the area within 24 hours.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A 72-year-old man was seriously injured by a snakebite in the Golan Heights.
- The man was treated with antivenom and is in intensive care.
- This is the second snakebite incident in the region in 24 hours.
- Medical center advises on snakebite first aid procedures.
A 72-year-old man from Buq'ata was hospitalized in serious condition on Monday after being bitten on the hand by a snake in an agricultural field near Ein Zivan in the Golan Heights. This is the second snakebite incident in the region within 24 hours. The man was evacuated by Magen David Adom paramedics to Ziv Medical Center, arriving with impaired consciousness, confusion, vomiting, excessive sweating, and very low blood pressure.
Dr. Hussein Bushnak, acting director of the emergency medicine department at Ziv Medical Center, stated that the patient received antivenom treatment, which led to an improvement in his condition. Following initial stabilization, he was transferred to the general intensive care unit for further treatment and observation.
Ziv Medical Center reminded the public that in case of a snakebite, one should immediately call an ambulance, have the victim lie down and remain calm, and immobilize the affected limb. It is also advised to remove any jewelry or tight clothing that could impede blood flow and, if possible, to remember the snake's appearance to aid in identification.
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