Poison, Bites, and Sting

Module 8

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Poison, Bites, and Sting

Animal bite Snake bite Insect Sting Poisoning

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Poison, Bites, and Sting

Animal Bite Bites from sharp, pointed teeth cause deep

puncture wounds that can cause infection

Objectives Control bleeding Minimize risk of infection

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Poison, Bites, and StingAnimal Bite

Treatment Wash the wound with soap and water to minimize

the risk of infection Pat dry with clean cloth and cover with dressing Arrange to take to hospital if

the wound is large or deep.

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Poison, Bites, and StingSnake Bite

• Venom is a poisonous substance that one animal injects into another in order to defend itself.

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Poison, Bites, and StingSnake Bite

Signs and symptoms Swelling and Fang marks Severe localized pain Nausea and vomiting Disturbed vision Increased salivation and sweating Labored breathing Loss of muscle coordination Rapid pulse

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Poison, Bites, and StingSnake Bite

Objectives To prevent the spread of the venom To transport casualty to hospital

Treatment Reassure the victim and lay him down on the ground Wash the wound and dry with clean cloth Lightly compress the limb above the wound Immobilize the affected area and keep it lower than

the heart Remove jewelry, as swelling will cause

constriction If possible, try to get the description of the snake

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Poison, Bites, and Sting

Insect stings

Complications Shock Multiple stings result in cumulative effect. Airway obstruction caused by swelling in the

throat

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Poison, Bites, and StingInsect Stings

Signs and symptoms Pain, redness, and swelling at the site of sting Nausea and vomitting Headache

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Poison, Bites, and StingInsect Stings

Treatment The stinger can be removed using a gauze

wiped over the area or by scraping a fingernail over the area.

Wash the site with soap and water. Apply a cold compress to relieve pain and

minimize swelling. Look out for allergic reaction

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Poison, Bites, and StingInsect Stings

Precaution Do not use tweezers or fingers to remove the

stings. It will cause more venom to go into the skin and injure the muscle.

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Poison, Bites, and StingPoisoning

Mode of transmission Poisoning caused by swallowing, injecting, breath

in, or otherwise being exposed to a poisonous substance

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Poison, Bites, and StingPoisoning

Common causes Medicines Detergents and cleaning products Carbon monoxide gas Household plants Paints Insecticides Cosmetics Illicit drug overdose Chemical exposures Food poisoning Animals

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Signs and symptoms Nausea vomiting Abdominal pain Seizure Pulse (irregular, fast, or slow) Unconsciousness

Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison

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Treatment Reassure Seek medical aide immediately Obtain information on type of poison swallowed Give frequent sips of cold milk

or water for burned lips

Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison

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Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison

Precaution Do not induce vomiting for corrosive poisoning Maintain open airway if casualty is unconscious CPR may be required

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Splashed in the eye

Signs and symptoms Pain Tearing Blurred vision

Treatment Wash eye Seek medical help

Poison, Bites, and StingChemical in the Eye

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