Insect Bites and Stings - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Overview

  • Insect bites are, mostly, not severe 
  • Sometimes they cause a severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis
  • Anaphylaxis is life-threatening if not treated on time
  • The sting of bees, wasps, hornets/bite of fire ants, painful 
  • Bites of insects, like mosquitoes, cause itching
  • The bite of a black widow spider can be fatal if left untreated

Causes 

Examples of biting insects
  • Mosquitoes
  • Fleas
  • Mites
  • Spiders
Examples of stinging insect
  • Bees
  • Wasps
  • Hornets
Symptoms
  • Localized Pain
  • Swelling
  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Numbness
  • Burning
  • Tingling sensation
  • Breathlessness
  • Weakness
Treatment
  • Remove the stinger using a straight-edged object
  • Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water
  • Place ice wrapped in a cloth on the affected area
  • Repeat after every 10 minutes
  • Apply a gentle cream to prevent itching
  • Take antihistamines if necessary
  • Observe for signs of infection like pain, redness or swelling
In case of emergency-
  • Try to keep the person calm
  • Check the person's breathing
  • Remove constricting items, like rings, from finger/nose/ears
  • Do Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), if necessary
  • If the person is carrying an emergency kit, use it
  • If required, treat the person for signs of shock 
  • Seek medical help as soon as possible
Consult a Doctor In case of the following, seek medical help
  • Wheezing
  • Swelling on the face
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Tight feeling in the throat 
  • Body turning blue
Steps to Avoid
  • Do not remove the stinger using a tweezer
  • Do not apply a tourniquet
  • Aspirin, pain medications, should not be given unless advised by a doctor
Prevention 
  • Avoid placing a hand near the mouth of a seizure-affected person
  • Take caution to prevent your child from developing a biting habit


Source: https://www.medindia.net/patients/firstaid_insectbites.htm

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