Insect Bites & Stings
substances produced by animals or plants that are posionous to humans
toxins
Is it the EMT's job to identify the type of snake?
no
Give 1 example of venemous marine life:
jellyfish, the sea nettle, Portuguese man-of-war, coral, the sea anemone
a toxin produced by certain animals, such as snakes, spiders, and some marine life forms
venom
True or False: on average, fewer than 10 people die each year from snake bites
true
What type of marine life can give puncture wounds?
stingray, sea urchin, spiny catfish, etc
Those who are hypersensitive develop sever ____ shock.
anaphylactic
How long does it take for pain and swelling to develop?
30 minutes - several hours
Ingesting spoiled, contaminated, or infested seafood will show S/S of _____ _____
food poisoning
Name at least 4 common signs and symptoms of an insect bite/sting
AMS, anaphylaxis, localized P, puncture marks, blotchy skin, redness, swelling, N + V, burning sensation, noticeable sting/bite on skin
What are the two types of native venomous snakes?
Pit vipers and coral snakes
Who should you contact if suspected poisoning from due to marine life food ingestion?
medical direction or poison control center
When is a constricting band necessary for Pt care for an insect bite/sting?
in the case of high-risk bites or stings
The most effective to slow the spread of venom after a snake bite is:
a pressure immobilization bandage
What does rinsing a sting injury do to the venom?
inactivates it