Video Showing Applying CPR On Snake Is Trending
A wildlife rescuer successfully performed CPR on an unconscious snake, a dramatic rescue that was captured in a viral video. After three attempts, the snake was revived and regained consciousness.The rescue was recorded on video and posted by the ‘My Vadodara’ account on X.
In Vadodara, Gujarat, a wildlife rescuer named Yash Tadvi administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a snake. His efforts paid off and the snake is alive now. However, it took him three attempts. He carefully grasped the snake by the neck and opened its mouth, blowing air into it. He performed CPR three times, maintaining his hope even though the first two attempts were unsuccessful. On the third try, the snake stirred and came back to life.
Yash Tadvi, the rescuer, received an urgent notification about a dead snake in the vicinity. He found a one-foot-long checkered keelback lying motionless and took immediate action.
Despite the snake’s seemingly unconscious condition, Tadvi held a hopeful outlook for its recovery. He noted that while the snake was motionless, he was convinced it could still be rescued.
Here’s the video posted on X.
Vadodara youth & Snake Rescuer Yash Tadvi brings Snake back to life with Mouth-to-Mouth CPR! #vadodara pic.twitter.com/MP1DFHLYst
— My Vadodara (@MyVadodara) October 16, 2024
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for animals shares similarities with human CPR, yet there are important distinctions in the procedure. Also, the The effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in animals is not as high as it is in humans.
Studies on the epidemiology of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) indicate that in veterinary medicine, the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following CPA ranges from 35% to 55%, while in human medicine, this rate is higher at 61%. Additionally, the survival rate to discharge in veterinary medicine is between 6% and 19%, compared to 25% in human medicine.
After the successful procedure, the restored creature was transferred to the local forest department for additional care and rehabilitation.