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 Insects

 Call 911 if any of the following symptoms appear (may indicate analphylaxis):

  • Breathing Problems
  • Abdominal Cramps 
  •  Nausea and Vomiting
  •  Swelling of face, lips, or throat
  •  Shock

YOU MAY NOT USE AN EPINEPHRINE PEN THAT WAS PRESCRIBED TO ANOTHER PERSON.      

If there are no signs of a severe allergic reaction, treat the site of the sting or bite as follows:

Image of black widow spider shows distinct red violin shaped spot on backSpiders and Scorpions

 

Call 911 if:

  • You suspect the person has been bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider, or
  • The person shows any of the following symptoms:
  • Breathing problems
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Swelling of face, lips, or throat
  • Shock 

Black Widow Spider - Note the violin shaped red spot on back of spider
 

Brown Recluse spider

If there are no signs of analphylaxis and you don't suspect the person has been bitten by a black widow or brown recluse:

  • Wash the area of the bite with soap and water,
  • Place a cold compress or ice pack on the site for about 10 minutes to help reduce pain and swelling

Scorpion stings are treated in the same way. Observe for signs of analphylaxis.


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Snakes

If you suspect the person has been bitten by a venomous snake:

  1. Call 911
  2. Encourage them to remain calm, lie down quietly, and stay still. Movement can cause the venom to spread throughout their body more quickly.
  3. Remove tight clothing and jewelry around the site.
  4. If you can do so safely, take a picture of the snake that bit them and provide this to emergency response personnel.
 DO NOT

 Signs it may have been a poisonous snake:

 First Aid for Mild, Non-Venomous Bite

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Marine Life

 

Call 911 if there are any signs of:

  • respiratory difficulties
  • headaches
  • chest pain
  • nausea and/or vomiting
  • weakness
  • fainting 
Contrary to what you may have seen on TV, DO NOT URINATE on the person or apply vinegar to the area.

First Aid
  • Continually observe for signs of worsening symptoms
  • If the person is still in the water, remove them
  • Have the person remain relatively still. Movement can spread the venom.
  • Rinse the wound only with seawater unless advised otherwise by medical personnel.
  • If you're removing a stinger or tentacles, wear gloves.
  • Wipe off stingers or tentacles with a towel. Avoid touching with bare hand.
  • Avoid elevating the affected area above the level of the heart  

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Other Animal Bites

 Call 911 if:
  • The wound is a deep puncture or if you're unsure how serious it is,
  • The skin is badly torn, crushed, or bleeding significantly
 First Aid
  1. Make sure the scene is safe
  2. Treat the condition
  3. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water
  4. Apply an antibiotic cream and cover the bite with a sterile dressing
  5. If the skin was broken, the person should contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible 

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