Immobilize the limb below the heart. Cool the limb for pain control, but do not apply ice directly to the wound. CPR may be necessary. Antivenom therapy is necessary as soon as possible except for the most harmless snakebites. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established.
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