Treatment of snakebite includes
A) keeping the victim quiet and transporting to an emergency facility.
B) putting a tourniquet around the limb.
C) applying ice.
D) all of the above.

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First aid and intervention at the scene consists of removing the person from the injury site to prevent further risk and keeping her or him calm and quiet. The emergency medical service (EMS) system should be activated. Cleanse the bitten area with soap and water. Any jewelry, including rings or other constricting objects, should be removed from the affected limb. The extremity should be immobilized and, if possible, kept below the level of the heart. Transportation to the nearest emergency facility should be initiated as soon as possible so that aggressive treatment can begin immediately. If it is not possible to reach emergency care within 30 minutes, consideration should be given to suctioning the bite with equipment from a snakebite kit. Antivenin may be given to the patient, and vital functions supported as needed. The protocol for snakebite treatment indicates that cold should not be applied, the wound should not be cut, tourniquets should not be applied, and electrical shock should not be applied.

Treatment of Snakebite Includes