Bites And Stings

Question 1

Treatment for animal bites

Answer 1

Flush with water (saline)
Control bleeding
Bandage

Question 2

Treatment for snake bite

Answer 2

Draw circle around swollen area (remark every 10-15 minutes)
Remove rings or items of constriction
Keep body part in neutral position
Limit movement and activity

Question 3

Treatment for bee sting

Answer 3

Remove stinger if still present
Ice pack
Treatment for allergic reaction

Question 4

Treatment for Jellyfish sting
What don’t you do for treatment

Answer 4

Rinse thoroughly with normal saline
Do not use fresh water (can cause more stingers to fire)
Do not rub with wet sand
Do not apply heat

Question 5

Treatment for any other marine animal sting (not jellyfish)

Answer 5

Remove barb if present
Immerse in hot water if available