A 45-year-old male has been airlifted to your medical facility after being bitten by a rattlesnake. Upon assessment, you note generalized weakness, hematuria, and severe swelling around the bite site. What is the most important initial intervention for managing this patient?
The most important initial intervention for managing a rattlesnake bite is the administration of antivenom, as it directly neutralizes the venom. Immobilizing the limb, longer shelter stays, and wound cleaning are supportive measures but do not address the systemic effects of the venom.
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