Abstract
The aim was to identify the medical conduct against snakebites in the literature. This is a descriptive study of a critical-reflexive nature, with a qualitative approach. Three categories were established for analysis, such as: Ophidian accidents, Medical conducts and Permanent education. It was noted the importance of recognizing snakes and knowledge of clinical management in the establishment of an appropriate medical conduct and that, for this, it is necessary for the professional to have a continuing education in their work environment. It is concluded that their accidents constitute a public health problem, with the highest number of accidents in rural areas, in patients of economically active age; regarding the anatomical part, the lower limbs were the most affected; Regarding seasonality, the months from October to December were more frequent and most patients sought immediate help, up to 3 hours after the accident. Among the accidents, the most frequent local manifestations were pain and edema. Most cases were classified as mild and the number of deaths extremely low. The results showed a lack in the taxonomic description and the scarcity of scientific materials that addressed the medical conduct to be taken in the face of accidents with snakes.
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