Insect Bite Stings and bites from insects are

Insect Bite Stings and bites from insects are common. They often result in redness and swelling in the injured area. Sometimes a sting can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction. Most stings result in pain, swelling, redness, and itching to the affected area.

Insects do not usually attack unless they are provoked. Most bites and stings are defensive. The insects sting to protect their hives or nests. The insect bite include: ØMosquito stings Ø tick stings ØScorpions stings Ø bees stings ØMedusa stings

bees stings Bee stings are the most frequent. They can occasionally cause death, usually due to acute allergic reaction caused by the venom inoculated. signs and symptoms • Reddening of the skin generalized • Swelling in other zones removed from the place of the sting • palpitations • sensation of suffocation in the throat

First aid treatment should do the following: *Reassure the person. *Remove the stinger. Carefully scrape the stinger. Do this in the same direction it entered. For this, use the tweezers *Apply cold compresses or cold water over the affected area to reduce inflammation and reduce pain and absorption of the venom. *When allergic reaction occurs, provide an antiallergic and quickly move the victim to hospital.

MEDICATION vcold compresses v Benadryl v analgesic

mosquito stings bites from mosquitoes typically do not cause significant illnesses, unless they convey "vectors, " or microorganisms that actually live within these mosquitoes. Signs and Symptoms • red spots • Allergies. • Blisters.

First aid treatment * Treatment depends on the type of reaction. * If there is only redness and pain at the bite site, ice is adequate treatment. * Clean the area with soap and water to remove contaminated particles left. Medication * Antihistamines. * Calamine lotion also helps relieve itching.

tick stings Ticks adhere tightly to the skin or scalp. These transmit various diseasecausing organisms (meningoencephalitis, hemorrhagic fevers, various bacterial infections). Signs and Symptoms *Tick bites produce local reaction of itching and redness. *Cramps. *Paralysis and respiratory distress.

First aid treatment * Plug the hole injury with mineral oil, glycerin or petroleum jelly to facilitate removal of the tick. * Remove it with forceps. * Rubbing the skin Wash with soap and water to remove any remaining germs in the wound.

scorpions stings Scorpion Sting Most of these injuries are caused accidentally stepping on or when in contact with them since they are nocturnal creatures of habit and traditionally fleeing human presence. Signs and Symptoms • Inflammation • Reddening of the affected area

First aid treatment *Wash the wound. *Apply cold compresses. *Attend the shock and move the victim to a hospital quickly.

medusa stings The tentacles of medusa on contact with human skin stick secreting a poisonous liquid that causes pain with burning sensation, rash and hives. Signs and Symptoms • Abdominal pain • Changes in the pulse • Pain in the chest • Headache.

First aid treatment * Do not use fresh water, or rub it can pop the bags deposited the poison. * Apply alcohol, or shaving soap, then scrape this material with a razor blade and re-wash the area with salt water or, ultimately, apply warm sea water or hot sand. * It can also be useful the application of baking soda dissolved in water. * Be alert to the presence of symptoms of shock and treat you.