Here is List of Hospitals that Provide Snake Antivenom Serum
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Several hospitals in Jakarta have been equipped with Anti-Snake Venom Serum (SABU) to treat residents bitten by venomous snakes.
SABU for BPJS patients is free
Some of them are RSCM, Gatot Soebroto RSPAD, Tarakan RSUD, Sulianti Saroso RSPI, Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital, Cengkareng RSUD, Fatmawati RSUP, Pasar Minggu RSUD, Jati Padang RSUD, Persahabatan RSUP, and Haji Jakarta Hospital.
Epidemiology and Immunization Surveillance Section Head, Ngabila Salama expressed the Snake Antivenom Serum is provided free of charge and is covered by BPJS Kesehatan if the bite is accidental. However, if the bite was intentional as a result of playing with the snake, the costs cannot be covered.
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She explained that not all snake bites need SABU, as it can be used after making a report and consulting the case to an expert at number 0853 3403 0409 (Indonesia Toxinology Society).
"Also ensuring that the patient's condition is good and his airway and blood circulation are maintained," she explained.
Previously, residents were urged to be wary of snake bites. Moreover, the rainy season is the period when snake eggs hatch. Therefore, she directed them to implement the initial management of all forms of snake bites by immobilization, namely minimizing movement at the site of the snakebite both in the hands and feet by placing splints made of wood, bamboo, or cardboard.
“This initial management must be correct. If not, it can lead to serious complications and death," she added.
The second step is they must contact Jakarta Siaga emergency services number, 112 or the nearest ambulance to immediately take the patient to the nearest health center, hospital, or health facility (faskes).
Here are several hospital locations that have serum stock in Jakarta plus telephone numbers:
- RSCM (0813 8860 9392)
- Gatot Soebroto RSPAD (021 3441008, ext 2066)
- Tarakan RSUD (0821 2211 8654)
- Sulianti Saroso RSPI (0821 1266 2622)
- Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital (0813 1933 4150)
- Cengkareng RSUD(0819 3299 8111)
- Fatmawati RSUP (021 7660618)
- Pasar Minggu RSUD (0812 8344 6601)
- Jati Padang RSUD (0813 1927 8400)
- Persahabatan RSUP (0896 3851 6606)
- Haji Jakarta Hospital (021 8000693)
