Which of the following are part of National Snake Bite Protocol, 2007 by the Government of India for giving first aid in snake bite?
1. Do not apply ice
2. Do not apply any compression in the form of tight ligatures.
3. Give alcoholic beverages or stimulants.
4. Do not incise or manipulate the bitten site.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Answer: D
The parts of the protocol are 1, 2 and 4.
India's National Snake Bite Management Protocol (2007) recommends reassuring the victim, immobilising the bitten limb like a fracture, and transporting the patient quickly to hospital for anti-snake venom. It specifically says not to apply ice, not to apply tight ligatures or tourniquets, and not to incise, suck or otherwise manipulate the bite site.
Giving alcoholic beverages or stimulants is discouraged, so statement 3 is not part of the protocol, ruling out every option that includes it.
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