What to do if a nettle is bitten
Probably every adult felt a bumblebee bite at least once in life. But what should be done in this case, how should a particular attention be paid to a situation that threatens the development of anaphylactic shock and how should it be treated?
In the vast majority of cases, wasps bite leads to unpleasant but not too dangerous consequences. If a wasp was bitten, the stinging site, as a rule, swollen, painful and then begin to itch. However, all these symptoms disappear spontaneously within a few days - you can't even do anything “special için to weaken their power.
However, there are situations in which a wasp attack can be really deadly. Of course, here, first, it depends on the species of wasp (not all inserted the same way) and secondly, on the sensitivity of the human body to the venom of this insect.
That is, for some people, even "our" wasps (pseudo-paper) bites can be fatal without mentioning some exotic species, especially hornets. Moreover, a person may not even be aware of the special sensitivity of the insects until his attack. So for every adult, you need to be clear about what to do if you get a bitten bumblebee, in exceptional cases this information will help to save both your own life and the life of a person around you.
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It is very important to be able to differentiate wasps from other nettles and nettles immediately or immediately after the bite. This is important only because, for example, in some moments the first aid methods of bees and bee bites differ radically. Therefore, even in theory, knowing what to do in such situations, you can behave completely wrong, because in practice an incorrect definition of an insect. The error will result in a waste of time (for example, searching for the sting on the wound) or the use of tools that only worsen the situation. Therefore, no matter how painful at the time of a bite, it is recommended to carefully examine the offender before examining the offense before leaving the body. intensive.
As you can see, these insects are quite different from each other.
Danger of wasps: why it is so important to take timely action
Before you talk directly about what to do if a wasp has been bitten, let's find out what threats an insect can hide on its own.
So, the usual consequences of wasp bites:
acute pain at the site of stinging;
swelling of rapidly developing soft tissue;
pruritus at the site of the bite;
Redness of the integrity of the body, fever in the inflamed area.
Separate symptoms may reach peak within a day or two after bite and then gradually disappear without a trace. This response to the bite of the wasps of the body is completely natural and normal.
Another is the development of a generalized allergic reaction in a victim after a bite. In its simplest form, fever and nausea, together with headache and abdominal pain, lead to the emergence of the so-called serum disease (the body's immune response to a foreign substance). contrary to payment.
However, the most dangerous of the possible consequences of allergy after a wasp bite is not the above-mentioned reactions of the body, but Quincke's edema and anaphylactic shock. The former may lead to obstruction of the larynx and subsequent asphyxia, and the latter - resulting in death from cardiac arrest or impaired lung function in 12-15% of cases.
It should be noted that such reactions to os bites, fortunately, rarely occur, but if it develops so quickly, it is necessary to take first aid measures for relaxation very quickly - the delay is really life-threatening.
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Anaphylactic shock usually develops within 5-30 minutes after bite. However, there are cases where the score continues for seconds. Therefore, if a person knows his / her sensitivity to insect bites, it always makes sense to carry an auto-injector with an adrenaline (epinephrine) with which an emergency can save lives.
In addition, a very dangerous situation can occur when bitten by a group of wasps with 5-10 or more insects, not by one person.
In this case, even in a victim not sufficiently susceptible to poisoning, there is general poisoning and sometimes even subcutaneous and internal bleeding can be observed.
Even more dangerous, when a person is attacked by a large number of hornets, these insect-like insects are larger and inject more poison into the wound at a bite.
recall
“Then I had no idea what to do if a wasp was bitten. Once I was bitten at a picnic, five wasps (I went to the toilet in the bushes and came to the nest), I only dressed with a soothing ointment and drank brandy. In short, I was unconsciously brought to the hospital, I opened my eyes only the next day edema. The bruises appeared on the floor, the whole body was swollen, the temperature was high and I was constantly hit. I was in the hospital for three days, a week later the doctor at home came to the doctor - he gave the injection. That was not a good rest. "
Irina Restaurant Reviews, Volgograd
First steps after a wasp bite
The bitten bumblebee is the first thing to do to avoid panic and calm down. Even if you are aware of the presence of a dangerous allergy to yourself or someone you love, there should be no room for panic and bustle just because you suffer in such a situation.
In the most ordinary case, following a wasp sting:
try to suck the wound from the poison;
binds an acid-containing product to the bite zone - may be an apple slice, an orange or lemon slice; this will contribute to the neutralization of a portion of the poison in a wound that is still not long;
then connect any cold object to the damaged area - meat from the freezer, cold metal or ideally an ice pack.
After that, you can drink the tablet Suprastin - this drug can prevent the development of root allergies in some cases, and thus prevent the possible severe reaction of the body. Therefore it should be done as early as possible.
Another important aspect of first aid after a bumblebee sting is the antibacterial treatment of the damaged area - this is especially true if the bumblebee bites a child. In about 100% of cases, affected children will scan the bite site for severe itching and cause some kind of infection in the wound.
To avoid this, any antiseptic present in the bite - green, should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, and of course if none of it is at hand, then you can use vodka regularly. But drinking alcohol inside - even for "prevention" purposes - is strictly prohibited.
A separate speech deserves a situation in which a person is known for high sensitivity to the poison of insects. As a rule, such people always have an autoinjector with themselves (as mentioned earlier), but it also happens that a wasp victim's victim has disappeared and cannot tell immediately what to do - it starts to panic. Knowing how to use this item will be helpful for any adult.
So, in a critical situation, the victim of a bite should inject a drug (usually adrenaline) and this should be done as quickly as possible, sometimes it takes a minute. To do this, remove the cap from the device, then the syringe is strongly pressed against the center of the outer surface of the thigh with a specially marked side and an injection is carried out for 5 seconds. .
Preparations and folk remedies for the treatment of wasps bites, rules of use
Now let's figure out what to do after the first aid. First, you should replace a wasp sting with a compress. Its essence is to slow down the blood flow and with it - the spread of poison throughout the body, so the faster the compress is used, the more effective it is.
As a rule, such a bandage is applied for 30-50 minutes, then removed and treated with special means to help relieve itching and pain, as well as a bumblebee bite, reducing inflammation strength.
As an option - the bite can be processed before applying compresses. For example, if the means for the treatment of a bite is correct, it can be applied in the first place - nothing terrible happens. If you need to call them for a long time, it is better to compress one time - it is important not only to leave the bite completely deserted.
One of the most famous and highly effective drugs used after the bite of wasps and other insects today:
Phenistyle gel can reduce itching and pain, as well as prevent the development of inflammation and reduce the risk of allergies;
Insect layn - means of import, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, as well as reducing pain;
Menovazine is a relatively inexpensive anesthetic that alleviates pain and itching;
Gardex Family and Gardex Baby are gentle in their movements, but effective preparations to treat bite areas in adults and children;
Soventol is a sufficiently good anesthetic ointment;
Advantan is a powerful gel that prevents the development of allergic reactions.
However, there are several folk remedies that have been tested against time for wasp bites. For example, after an insect attack, you can add it to the sting site:
chopped parsley root;
lemon wedge;
cut garlic cloves or onion slice;
banana leaf;
Gauze moistened with natural essential oil.
Of course, in the modern world, it is preferred to treat nettle field with special balsam and ointments. However, in traditional medicine there should be no discount: if a wasp was bitten, then let's do what our grandmother once did. It's also possible - at least as a replacement or emergency option.
Errors that should not be allowed
Knowing what to do when there is a bitten wasp is absolutely essential. However, it is equally important to understand what cannot be done categorically. Often, even inactivity causes less serious problems than inappropriate behavior, which can lead to serious complications.
Let's take a closer look at what you shouldn't do in a wasp bite:
There is no need to look for a wasp - the wasp never leaves the wound. This action will only waste valuable time.
You can't try to squeeze the poison. This contributes to increased blood circulation in a bumblebee lane and, consequently, to the rate of spread of the venom.
Screening or scratching a bite is dangerous - therefore an infection can be placed in the wound, which makes the healing process considerably difficult.
It is very difficult to apply the earth to wounds or to reduce contaminated water to cool the bite site - these movements are more likely to cause infection (sometimes more dangerous than the bite itself).
It is prohibited to "appoint" strong antihistamines that are unreliable. Take enough Suprastin tablets instead of Loratadine and Dimedrol.
As some people think, it doesn't make sense to limit yourself to drinking to prevent swelling. When a bumblebee bites, the development of a tumor does not depend on the amount of fluid consumed - on the contrary, drinking plenty of fluid will help reduce the symptoms of poisoning.
recall
“Thank you for your advice, but it looked good. I'm usually allergic, so I reinsured myself, and after the bite I immediately ran home and drank Suprastin. Plus the pain, plus the heat, was generally broken, in general, felt very bad for the rest of the day and night. Today, here is a lump in the bite place, but it does not hurt, but itches. I think I'd be much worse at night without Suprastin. "
Liza, Moscow
Characteristics of the treatment of wasp bites in children
A wasp bite in a child is always a major concern for their parents. However, it is not necessary to do anything supernatural with it - the approach to treating a bite in infants is almost the same as in adults.
The only feature is that children should not use ointments and wax in such cases - it is better to use special children's tools. An example:
Gardex Baby, which has been used for 12 months, has already been mentioned;
Balm Savior is allowed at any age;
Family having picnic for school children;
Mosquitall children series of special tools.
As a rule, allergy to insect bites in childhood is less common than in adults. In children, wasps bites are sometimes sufficient without the use of special antiseptic alcohol or bright green, special balsam and ointment. You can also apply the folk remedies above.
Equally important for adults is to maintain their own calm and well-being, because the emotional state of children (especially very small) is largely determined by the condition of their parents. Therefore, no matter how scared you are for your baby, you should not feel your fear (you don't want to create insect phobia with it).
After a wasp sting, the parent should be able to calm his child and distract him with something. Fortunately, it's not that hard to do - even if there's severe pain in the bite area, it's enough to add something cold to her, for example she tells the baby something “very important,, so that she cries.
In addition, adults should pay attention to the clothes of the affected child - they should not drive where the hornet bite does not come, otherwise it may lead to edema and painful sensations.
How to prevent allergies and what to do if they appear?
For people who have never had an acute reaction to wasp stings, it is sufficient to drink Suprastin, which will prevent the development of an immune response at an early stage. If urticaria occurs all over the body after a wasp bite, additional measures should be taken urgently to prevent further development of allergies, such as excessive swelling, headache, nausea, fever, shortness of breath, confusion or vomiting.
The best option, of course, will contact the bul Ambulance için for immediate assistance.
However, if for some reason this is not possible, one tablet should take Dimedrol, Loratadine or Prednisolone. The bite should be urgently taken to hospital with continued deterioration - otherwise the result can be fatal.
As mentioned above, allergy sufferers often have a special auto-injector that should be used immediately after bite.How to make - is shown in the picture:
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The above allergy products should not be given to children. When there are symptoms corresponding to the child, you can use the syrup Erius (Desloratadine).
One of the most dangerous is the bite of a wasp in the neck area - with a very violent reaction, edema can block the airways. If a victim is wheezing or wheezing, try to place a tube in her throat cavity, allowing her to breathe if her edema is aggravated. In exceptional cases, the bitten may require conicotomy - dissection at the point of passage of the anterior wall of the throat into the chest.
With a mass of wasps in a person, general poisoning of the organism may develop - which is insecure. To fight, you should drink as much liquid as possible, take 5-10% calcium chloride and ascorbic acid solution. The activated carbon here is unfortunately not going to help.
Anyway, the main thing to remember in case of a wasp sting: If you experience any symptoms that go beyond local inflammation and pain, you should at least consult your doctor. And if this is done earlier, there will be a less likely complication.
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