FIRST AID CARE FOR STINGS

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Would you know what to do when you get stung? Would you know what to do if you witness someone get a sting?

FIRST AID CARE FOR STINGS 

We have established that stinging animals inject venom into their victims when they sting, and the injected venom cause effects on the victims. 

Sometimes,  the venom is strong enough to kill, at other times, the venom cause illnesses and there are situations that the venom cause a mere irritation that eases out with time. Sometimes the venom triggers an allergic reaction at other times they could cause an anaphylactic shock, which could lead to death!

Though different stinging animals require slightly different approaches, here, we are outlining a general first aid care to manage stings.

Step1: Keep the patient as still as possible 

Step 2: Remove jewelry in case swelling at the site of the sting occurs 

Step 3: Remove the stinger, if present (remember that not all stinging animals leave behind a stinger)

Step 4: Wash the affected area with soap and water

Step 5: Apply ice pack or ice to reduce swelling and pain (10-20 minutes on and 10-20 minutes off)

Step 6: Give an OTC (Over The Counter) analgesic and antihistamine.  Calamine lotion can also be applied to stop the itch.

Step7: Observe keenly for signs of an allergic reaction,  they can present  within 24 hours after a sting

Step 8: If the patient experiences anaphylactic shock, then administer epinephrine auto-injector if available or take them immediately to a hospital 

Note*
Scorpion stings require a visit to a hospital 

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