MARINE LIFE EXPOSURE Flashcards
What are the signs and symptoms of a jellyfish sting?
1) Pain
2) Erythema,
3) Edema
4) Pruritus,
5) Vesiculations **
6) Anaphylaxis
1) Pain
2) Erythema,
3) Edema
4) Pruritus,
5) Vesiculations **
(f) Anaphylaxis
Jellyfish Sting
What is the treatment for a Jellyfish Sting?
1) Rinse the area with SEAWATER (NEVER FRESHWATER)
2) Remove tentacles
3) Remove Nemocysts
4) Antihistamines
5) Topical Corticosteroids
6) Pain Medication
How do you remove tentacles after a Jellyfish Sting?
With a gloved hand
How do you remove nemocysts after a Jellyfish Sting?
1) Cover with Sand/Shaving Cream/ Baking Soda
2) Scrape off with a straight edge
3) OR use sticky tape to remove
When can more specific therapy be done for jellyfish stings?
Identify the species
How do you deactivate Nemocysts from a jellyfish sting?
Cover with Sand, Shaving cream, or Baking Soda
What are the signs and symptoms of a coneshell sting?
1) Mild to severe pain
2) Stinging or numbness
3) Local to total paralysis
How should you rinse the area of a Jellyfish sting?
With SEAWATER
1) Mild to severe pain
2) Stinging or numbness
3) Local to total paralysis
Coneshell Sting
What is the treatment for a Coneshell Sting?
1) Pressure Immobilization Dressing
2) Supportive Care
3) Monitor for Respiratory Distress (Ventilate if needed)
4) MEDEVAC
How long does it take for symptoms from a coneshell snail sting normally take?
24-72 hours
What is the treatment for a stingray?
KILL THE BITCH AND AVENGE STEVE IRWIN!
1) Remove barb
2) Irrigate to remove fragments
3) Place wound in heated water (40-45 C or 104-113 F)
4) Doxy
What is the temperature of the water for the treatment of a stingray wound?
40-45 Celsius (104-113Fahrenheit)
What can be used instead of hot water immersion for a stingray wound?
Local anesthetic BUT DONT DO IT IN COMBINATION WITH HOT WATER IMMERSION
