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Hi, What is the initial treatment for Snake bite. Some people die suddenly due to snake bite wats the reason?
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The bite wound should be gently but properly washed with soap water after that tie a tourniquet proximal to the bite site this will slow down spread of venom. most of the instant deaths after snake bite are due to shock instead of venom
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