A 54-year-old female is conscious and alert and in significant pain after a coral snake bite to her hand. You note two small puncture wounds surrounded by a swollen, red area. She states that she is nauseous and has chills. Your management of this patient should include immobilization of the affected arm and:

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Placing the affected arm at the level of the heart helps to control blood flow and venom spread without increasing the risk of venom movement that could occur with elevation or lowering of the limb.

A 54-Year-Old Female Is Conscious and Alert and in Significant