All are true regarding snake bite except ?
Indian Polyvalent anti-snake venom is effective in Cobra Krait Russel viper Saw scaled viper Atrophine do not play a much role in reversal of respiratory paralysis in krait snake. So neostigmine along with ASV is given.
Neostigmine, ventillatory suppo should be given to patients along with ASV.
ASV is the main stay of treatment.
Humped pit viper snake is excluded from polyvalent ASV
Neostigmine and Atropine may be given for Krait bite.
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