Transcript First Aid: Bites and Stings

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What has been your, a family member,
or friend’s
worst bite or sting experience
from an insect or animal?
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First Aid:
Bites and Stings
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Signs of Common Bites and Stings
 Minor Reactions
Less severe reactions of bites and stings
may trigger signals:
 A bite or sting mark
 A stinger, tentacle or venom sac
 Redness
 Swelling
 Pain or tenderness
 Severe reactions
-result in “Anaphylaxis”
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Reactions depend on:
The type and location of the bite or sting.
The amount of poison injected.
The time elapsed since the poisoning.
The victim’s size, weight, medical
condition and age.
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Care for Insects Stings
 To give care for an insect sting—
 Examine the sting site.
 Remove stinger with credit card.
 Wash the area with soap and water
and cover the site.
 Apply ice or a cold pack.
 Observe the victim for signals of
allergic reaction.
* Epipen may be needed if history
of reactions
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Signs of Tick Bites
 Lyme disease: bacterial infection
spread through tick bites.
General signs:
 Rash
 Fever
 Chills
 Severe headache
 Joint and muscle aches
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Tick Bites on Animals
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Prevention of Tick Bites
 Wear repellent and
proper clothing.
 Check and clean your
clothes thoroughly
after having been in
wooded areas.
 Use precautions when
removing a tick.
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Care for Tick Bites
 Remove the tick with pointy tweezers.
 Wash the bite area with soap and water.
 Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment.
 Wash your hands.
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Domestic and Wild Animals
 Rabies:
deadly viral infection spread by animals
 Tetanus:
infection of nervous system with potentially
deadly bacteria
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Signs of Tetanus and Rabies:
- irritability
- headache
-fever
-painful muscular spasms
-muscular stiffness in the jaw
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Care for Animal Bites
• Try to get the person safely away from the
animal.
Minor wounds
 Wash the wound with soap and water.
 Control bleeding.
 Apply a dressing &
seek medical care.
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Severe Wounds
 Control the bleeding.
 Seek medical care immediately.
 Contact animal control
authorities.
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Preventing Insect Bites and Stings
 Follow these general guidelines to
prevent bites and stings:
 Apply repellent.
 Wear sturdy boots.
 Wear long-sleeved shirts and long
pants.
 Tuck pant legs into socks or boots
and tuck shirt into pants.
 Wear light-colored clothing.
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Prevention continued:
 Inspect yourself carefully after being outdoors.
 Shower immediately after coming indoors.
 Keep an eye out for and avoid nests.
 Spray pets that go outdoors with repellent.
 Stay in the middle of trails when hiking.
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Preventing Animal Bites and Stings
 To prevent stings from marine animals,
you might consider wearing a wet suit or
protective footwear in the water.
 To prevent dog bites—
 Do not run past a dog.
 Avoid eye contact, try to remain
motionless.
 Do not approach a strange dog.
 Always let a dog see and sniff you before
you pet the animal.
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Scenarios
You see your little brother or sister
was just out playing in the yard.
They complain of pain on their arm
and you notice a tick on their
skin.
What steps should you take to help
your sibling?
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Scenarios
You are walking down the
sidewalk and coming towards
you is a woman and her dog.
The dog looks friendly and the
woman says hello.
What should your next step be?
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Scenarios
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