Hera Lal's 10 year old child present in casualty with snakebite since six hours. On examination no systemic signs are found & lab investigation are normal except localized swelling over the leg of

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Hera Lal's 10 year old child present in casualty with snakebite since six hours. On examination no systemic signs are found & lab investigation are normal except localized swelling over the leg of < 5 cm. Next step in management would be :

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Observe the Patient for progression of symptoms wait for antivenum therapy

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Incision & suction of local swelling

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I/V ply antivenum

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S/cutaneous anti venum at local swelling

Hera Lal’s 10 year old child present in casualty with snakebite since six hours. On examination no systemic signs are found & lab investigation are normal except localized swelling over the leg of < 5 cm. Next step in management would be :

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