Bites and stings by Baimbridge College Year 11 Health and Human Development

Wasp Stings

georgiashep2002 — 2017-09-08 04:16:38 UTC

Mild Reaction- It is known for you to develop a raised bump around the skin of the bite. There may be a little white mark this is because of the puncture of the stinger. The itching should stop after a few hours of the sting.

Severe Symptoms- Showing severe symptoms of a wasp sting means that you may be allergic life threatening symptoms like anaphylactic shock. Severe symptoms are extreme redness, lots of swelling that increases over the next 2 to 3 days. Because you have one severe reaction it does not mean that you will always have a severe reaction. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction to wasp stings include:

severe swelling of the face, lips, or throat
hives or itching in areas of the body not affected by the sting
breathing difficulties, such as wheezing or gasping
dizziness
sudden drop in blood pressure
light-headedness
loss of consciousness
nausea or vomiting
diarrhoea
stomach cramps

What to do-You can treat mild and moderate reactions to wasp stings at home. While treating your sting at home, you should:

Wash the sting area with soap and water to remove as much of the venom as possible.
Apply a cold pack to the wound site to reduce swelling and pain.
Keep the wound clean and dry to prevent infection.
Cover with a bandage if desired.

Scorpion Stings-

izzyphillips05 — 2017-09-08 04:18:38 UTC

Mild Symptoms:
- Instant pain at the sting area
- Slight swelling at the sting area
- Redness
- Itching at the sting area
- Numbness at the sting area
Severe Symptoms:
- Muscle twitching
- Sweating
- Drooling
- Nausea or vomiting
- Difficulty with breathing
- Unusual head, eye and neck movements
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
Treatment:
1. Clean the sting area with mild soap and water
2. Apply a cool compress to the affected sting area for 10 minutes. Remove it for 10 minutes and then reapply.
3. Don't take any food or liquids if you're having any difficulty with breathing.
4. Take Ibuprofen to help ease discomfort.

Blue ringed Octopus bite

sarahdaff1510 — 2017-09-08 04:19:02 UTC

Symptoms consist minimal pain in the first 5 minutes. Bite will then begin to throb and may become numb.
Other symptoms consist of
nausea
vomiting
changes in vision
difficulty swallowing
bleeding may be excessive .
After 10 minute
difficulty breathing,
become paralysed
victim will require artificial ventilation until at hospital. After this there may be numbness or loss of feeling in the lips and mouth.

if there' not medical care urgently victim can go into respiratory failure which may lead to cardiac arrest or DEATH.

Spider bite-

chuggulug1234 — 2017-09-08 04:19:56 UTC

SYMPTOMS:
Bites from non-poisonous spiders mostly cause -redness, irritation, and pain. These symptoms can usually be treated at home with an over-the-counter pain reliever, also by cooling packs and wet clothing. Or these symptoms will resolve without treatment at around 7-10days.
If you get bit by a poisonous spider you have symptoms such as- fever, nausea, vomiting , headache, abdominal pain, joint pain or stiffness, rashes and muscle cramping and tension.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU'RE BITTEN BY A SPIDER:
• Wash the site of the spider bite well with soap and water.
• Place a cool compress or ice pack on the spider bite.
• To relief pain go and purchase an over-the-counter medication.
• If severe symptoms are showing call the doctor or seek emergency treatment if the victim is a young child, if you think the bite may have been from a black widow or brown recluse spider.
• If possible, retrieve the spider and bring it with you to the health care practitioner so that it can be definitively identified.
• A tetanus booster shot may be necessary, depending upon the date of the patient's last immunization.

irvingjye — 2017-09-08 04:21:36 UTC

Jellyfish Sting

tayla_arnold10 — 2017-09-08 04:22:21 UTC

Signs and Symptoms:

intense stinging pain
itching
rash
raised welts

Progressive effects:

nausea
vommiting
diarrhea
lymph node swelling
abdominal pain
numbmess/tingling
muscle spasms

Severe reactions can cause difficulty breathing, coma and even death.
What to do:

Follow DRSABCD.
Call 000 if they have a severe reaction or the sting covers more than half a leg or arm.
Get the person out of the water.
Stop the stinging- wash area with sea water or scrape tentacles off with a plastic object.
Decontaminate and remove tentacles- rinse area in vinegar then soak in hot water for 20 minutes.
Treat discomfort- use mild hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching and swelling.
Follow up- use ice packs or pain relievers for welts and for open sores clean and apply antibiotic oitment 3 times a day. For more severe reactions the person may be hospitalised for several days.

Bull Ant:

Crash_Bandicoot — 2017-09-08 04:22:42 UTC

Symptoms:

Difficult noisy breathing or wheeze
Swelling of the tongue
Tightness in the throat
Difficulty talking or hoarse voice
Persistent dizziness and/or collapse
An infant may be pale, floppy and not interacting normally
In some cases such as ant or other insect stings, anaphylaxis is rapidly (< 1 hour) preceded by less dangerous allergic symptoms such as: swelling of face, lips or eyes; hives or welts; abdominal pain; vomiting.

What to do:

Wash the stung area with soap and water.
Apply a cold pack to the area to relieve pan and swelling.
If there is persistent or severe swelling and/or itching, take an antihistamine for 1-3 days.
See your doctor if the sting does not clear up in a few days or if it looks infected.

Sea Urchin

rob0025 — 2017-09-08 04:24:35 UTC

What is a sea urchin?
A sea urchin is a marine creature that looks like a small hedgehog. It has spikes all over its body and can be venomous.
Symptoms:

A puncture in the skin
Swelling around the puncture
Redness
Weakness
Muscle aches
Tingling & numbness
Rashes

Allergic reaction:

Breathing difficulties
Muscular spasms- difficulty to move joints, pain in joints
Nausea/ vomiting
Unconscious

What to do:

Remove stingers with tweezers (avoid breaking the stingers)
After all the stingers are removed clean the wounds with soap and cold water
Have an injection that prevents the spread of venom
Leave the wounds open and uncovered
Tetanus injection may be needed

koala

irvingjye — 2017-09-08 04:24:42 UTC

koalas are very very nice

irvingjye — 2017-09-08 04:24:44 UTC

jellyfish

ozjr16 — 2017-09-08 04:26:20 UTC

Viper

toriecoomber — 2017-09-08 04:27:10 UTC

Mild symptoms-
>pain
>swelling
>redness
>bleeding at the site of the bite. Allergic Reaction-
Venomous viper bites can produce an erray of allergic reactions such as-
>localized pain
>swelling
>convulsions
>nausea
>paralysis.
It is not likely that you will get bitten by a snake once. but if you were to have that happen to you, you would have twice the venom inside your body.
What to do-
1. Follow DRSABCD.
2. call 000
3. Lie the patient down and ask them to keep still.

4. Reassure the patient.

5. Apply a pressure bandage as soon as possible use a crepe pr a roller bandage.
6. Immobilise the bandaged limb using splints.

7. Keep the patient lying down and

completely still.

8. make sure you write down the time of the bite and what the snake looks like as it is important information.
9. stay with your pateient until a medical aid arrives.

Blue bottle jelly fish

abosch379 — 2017-09-08 04:28:47 UTC

When stung by a blue bottle jelly fish the first step you should take is remove any remaing tentacles left on the wound site, do this by washing it in sea water, do not wash it in vegar this will make it worse.

Symptoms:

scarring
blistering
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting

Jumping Jack

pov0009 — 2017-09-08 04:29:17 UTC

Signs and Symptoms

Difficulty/Noisy Breathing
Swelling of the tongue
Swelling/tightening in the throat
Wheezing/persistent coughing
Abdominal painand vomiting
Loss of consciousness and/or collaps

Treatments

Ice Cubes
Vinegar
use any available sprays (Stingose)
Wash the area that has been strung wih soap and water
If you have a sever allegic reaction use the Epipen
If the pain is still there after several days go and get tablets
If you needed to use the Epipen you will then have to go to the emergancy

Spider Bites

renae2768 — 2017-09-08 04:30:28 UTC

Red back

ozjr16 — 2017-09-08 04:31:15 UTC

Mild reaction
-instant sharp pain
-red rash
severe case

-Nausea

-Vomiting

-Convulsion
-Sweating- Redness and Itching
- Increasing Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating (perspiring)
- Dilated Pupils
- Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms
- Unconsciousness
- Blister
- Small Bump
- Pimple
What to do
1. Follow DRSABCD.
2. call 000
3. Lie the patient down and ask them to keep still.

4. Reassure the patient.

5. Apply a pressure bandage as soon as possible use a crepe or a roller bandage.
6. Immobilise the bandaged limb using splints.

7. Keep the patient lying down and

completely still.

8. make sure you write down the time of the bite and what the snake looks like as it is important information.
9. stay with your patient until a medical aid arrives.

playtipus sting

rickard_oliver_o — 2017-09-08 04:32:37 UTC

can deliver painful sting

Spider Bites

renae2768 — 2017-09-08 04:34:58 UTC

- Spreads by animals or insects

- Usually self-treatable

- Usually self-diagnosable

- Lab tests or imaging not required

- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks

- Many spiders aren't poisonous. - -Bites can sometimes be severe and develop late.
- Poisonous spiders, such as black widows and brown recluses, generally live in undisturbed areas, such as attics or sheds, and don't bite unless threatened

Symptoms:
- Redness and Itching
- Increasing Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating (perspiring)
- Dilated Pupils
- Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms
- Unconsciousness
- Blister
- Small Bump
- Pimples

What To Do:
Treatment usually includes cleaning the bite, applying ice and watching for infection.

Supportive care
- Ice pack

Reduces inflammation and dulls sensation of pain.

- Monitoring for changes or improvement

Monitoring a medical condition instead of taking action right away.
Medications

- Analgesic

Relieves pain.

- Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory drug

Relieves pain, decreases inflammation and reduces fever.

- Antihistamine

Reduces or stops an allergic reaction.
Specialists

- Paediatrician

Provides medical care for infants, children and teenagers.

- General Practitioner (GP)

Prevents, diagnoses and treats diseases.

- Emergency Medicine Doctor

Treats patients in the emergency department.

Sting Ray

marnielee2002 — 2017-09-08 04:38:30 UTC

Symptoms

Immediate and severe pain radiating up the limb and lasting up to 48 hours
Swelling in the wounded area
Bleeding from the wound
Colour change in the area of injury—first dusky blue, then red
Sweating
Low blood pressure
Faintness, weakness, dizziness
Salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Headache
Shortness of breath
Seizure
Muscle cramps and pain, paralysis
Heart rhythm irregularities
Death, though rare, has been reported from a puncture of the heart or abdomen and from loss of blood.

Treatment/ What to do

Bathe Wound in Seawater and Remove Pieces. While still in water, irrigate wound to remove fragments of spine and tissue.
Stop Bleeding. Apply pressure above the wound if it is bleeding.
Soak Wound in Hot Water For Pain Relief.
Scrub Wound.
Go to a Hospital Emergency Room.
Follow Up.

SNAKE BITE

irvingjye — 2017-09-08 04:43:22 UTC

Common symptoms: pain in the affected area, redness, swelling, bleeding, bruising, fast heart rate, nausea, or sweating.
Treatment consists of devices and fluids

If a person is bitten by a snake, it's important that he or she remains calm, immobilises the bite area and removes jewellery or tight clothing. Emergency medical care should be obtained as soon as possible.

leach

rickard_oliver_o — 2017-09-08 04:43:27 UTC

suck ya blood

Gun shot wound

mickerphillps40 — 2017-09-08 04:45:50 UTC

sign of internal bleeding
Since you can’t see all the bleeding, it’s important to note the initial vital signs. Warning signs of internal bleeding include:

Decreasing alertness
Nausea/vomiting
Weak pulse
Lowering blood pressure, or faster and faster pulse.

gunshot wound to the arm or leg

Direct pressure, elevation, pressure bandage—in that order. Elevate the wound above the heart, and apply a pressure bandage. Then if it’s still bleeding, take your fingers and apply pressure to the brachial artery for the arm or the femoral artery for the leg.
If all else fails in an extremity, go to a tourniquet. (It may come down to “lose a limb or lose a life.” See The Survival Doctor’s Guide to Wounds for dos and don’ts of tourniquet use.)
If the area is rapidly swelling, that’s a sign of internal bleeding. Also, consider that a bone might have been injured, even shattered. If you suspect this, the area needs to be splinted.

If an arm wound won’t stop bleeding despite direct pressure to the wound and elevation, press on the brachial artery around the place where the arrow in the left picture is pointing (below the armpit). Do this by grabbing underneath the person’s arm, wrapping your fingers to the artery , and pressing firmly on it with your fingers. You’ll know you probably have it right when the bleeding slows down. If it’s still not controlled, try pressure nearer to the heart.
For a leg wound that won’t stop bleeding, apply pressure to the femoral artery, shown in the picture on the right. The best place to do this is in the middle of the bend between the front of leg and the hip.

dog bite

irvingjye — 2017-09-08 04:56:49 UTC

Common symptoms: bleeding, bruising, infection, redness, or swelling
Critical: consult a doctor for medical advice
Treatment: Bite wounds from dogs can range from minor to life-threatening and need to be treated quickly to prevent infection or traumatic complications. Not having had a tetanus shot in five or more years increases tetanus risk and a booster shot may be recommended.

bee sting

rickard_oliver_o — 2017-09-08 05:04:57 UTC

.instant sharp pain
.a red welt in sting area
.swelling around area
.itching
allergic/
.difficulty breathing
.weak but rapid pulse
nausea
vomiting
dizziness or vainting
if stung more than 12 times
headache
a spinning feeling
convulsion
fever
what to do
follow drsabcd
remove stinger
ice area
evaluate
for pain take ibuprofen for itchiness take antihistamine

BLUE RING OCTPUS

2017-09-08 07:35:12 UTC

Signs and Symptoms:

Most bites cause minimal pain for the first 5-10 minutes then begin to throb and may get numb and involve the rest of the arm (or extremity) bitten.
Dizziness, intoxication
Numbing of facial muscles and tongue
Severe fatigue and weak muscles
Vomiting
Abnormal blood pressure
Unconsciousness

What to do:

move the individual away from the water on the incident place
Make a note of the exact time of the incident and notify the emergency medical personnel accordingly
Use pressure bandage to immobilize the affected site
Try to identify or locate the marine animal
DO NOT give anything orally to the individual
DO NOT give any medication

call 000 right away
don't handle to blue ring octopus at all, if you or a friend gets bitten get them to a hospital asap, the victim will need intense supportive care.
the stinger contains tetrodotoxin, which paralyses the victim