First Aid: Insect Bites and Stings Flashcards
Insect Bites and Stings
Most reaction to ____ ___
are minor and include swelling,
redness, pain and itching.
Insect bites
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______ ____ reactions may progress rapidly
Severe allergic
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According to the _____ ____ ,signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from venom or other substance being injected into the skin
Mayo Clinic.
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Venom triggers an _____ _____
Allergic reaction.
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The _______ of the reaction depends on a person’s sensibility to the insect venom or substance
Severity.
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Who is the source for Insect Bites and Stings
Mayo Clinic
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Treatment for mild insect bites or stings reaction (5)
Move to safe area
Scrape or brush off the stinger
Apply a cold pack
Apply hydrocortisone cream
Take an antihistamine
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