Snakebite envenomation remains a major public health problem in India, contributing significantly to preventable morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural populations. Nurses play a critical role in early recognition, emergency management, and community prevention. With a view to synthesise existing evidence on the epidemiology, clinical management, and nursing interventions related to snakebite envenomation in India, an integrative review was conducted using databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and CINAHL. Articles published between 2010 and 2024 were searched using keywords ‘snakebite,’ ‘envenomation,’ ‘nursing management,’ ‘antivenom,’ and ‘India.’ Studies addressing epidemiology, clinical care, nursing roles, and prevention strategies were included. Twelve studies met inclusion criteria. Major themes identified were: delayed hospital presentation, limited nursing training, inappropriate first-aid practices, effectiveness of nurse-led education programmes, and challenges in antivenom availability. Early nursing intervention and standardised protocols significantly reduced complications. Strengthening nursing capacity through structured training, standardised protocols, and community outreach is essential for improving snakebite outcomes in India.
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