Jellyfish Sting (bite) - Treatment of the pain
Sent by Enviado por " CONSULTORIO MÉDICO JAVIER FLORES BUISSON " MÁNCORA- PERÚ... URL: consultoriomedicofloresmancora.es.tl ... With coordination with "Punta Pacífico Bungalows - Máncora- Perú"- mancorapuntapacifico.es.tl 1.Stay Safe. As always, safety is the most important step. Jellyfish tentacles (nematocysts) may still be on the skin. Follow universal precautions and wear personal protective equipment if available. If the species is known to be box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) or Irukandji (Carukia barnesi), get emergency medical help immediately. For box jellyfish stings, vinegar may help (see tips). 2.Rinse the tentacles off. Rinse away the tentacles using hot water if possible (see step 5 for how hot). If heated water isn't available, use salt water rather than fresh. Fresh water may worsen the stinging pain. 3.Peel off the tentacles. Remove any remaining tentacles with a gloved hand, stick, shell or tweezers. Be careful not to get the tentacles on yourself or on clothing. 4.Watch for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can result in •itching •hives •shortness of breath •wheezing •tightening of the throat •flushed skin •weakness •dizziness Anaphylaxis can also cause a drop in blood pressure known as anaphylactic shock. 5.Immerse the stung area in hot water. How hot is hot? There isn't too much evidence that water under 102 degrees is going to help much, and a lot of evidence that water over 122 degrees is extremely effective. Since it's ...Asthma — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this
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