SMS Hospital Launches State's First Poison and Drug Level Lab for Immediate Treatment

• Rajasthan's largest SMS Hospital in Jaipur has inaugurated the state's first Poison and Drug Level Lab, costing approximately one crore rupees.
• The lab, established under the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, aims to provide quick and accurate treatment for poisoning, drug overdoses, and venomous bites.
• Investigations will be conducted using patient samples like blood, urine, or vomit to identify the substance and quantity, enabling precise medication dosage.
• The facility will significantly benefit emergency patients, especially during monsoon when snakebite cases surge from 3-4 to 25-30 daily.
• Beyond diagnosis, the lab will allow daily monitoring of patients' conditions and the effects of poison, improving treatment outcomes.

Why It Matters: SMS Hospital's new Poison and Drug Level Lab will provide rapid, accurate treatment for poisoning and venomous bites.