First Aid: Bites & Stings
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Most people have been bitten or stung by an insect at one time or another. Whether they have been attacked by a mosquito, fly, bee, wasp, ant, or other bugs, insect bites and stings usually cause a mild reaction. The severity of the symptoms can vary, depending on the type of insect that bites or stings a person.
Symptoms such as swelling of the face, lips and tongue, breathing difficulties or a generalized rash are potentially life-threatening and require urgent medical attention. The body reacts to venom or other proteins that insects inject or transfer to a person’s body through their saliva. This can result in symptoms at the site of the bite or sting, such as redness, swelling, pain and itching.
At the end of this lesson, a student will be able to understand first aid for:
- Animal bites
- Snakebite
- Insect bites
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