What to do for a jellyfish bite?!
Question:
What to do for a jellyfish bite?
2 years ago i was in hawaii and got stung really bad by a jellyfish...i still hav the scar and it's pretty ugly looking.
i'm in hawaii again and i got stung. then a couple of days ago my sister got stung. does anyone know what's the best thing(s) are to put on it so it will heal?
Answers:
i found this. idk:
Jellyfish Sting Treatment
* Rinse with seawater. Avoid fresh water because it will increase pain. Do not rub the wound or apply ice to it.
* For classic box jellyfish stings, apply topical acetic acid (vinegar) or isopropyl alcohol.
* Remove tentacles with tweezers.
* Apply shaving cream or a paste of baking soda or mud to the wound. Shave the area with a razor or knife and then reapply vinegar or alcohol. The shaving cream or paste prevents nematocysts that have not been activated from discharging toxin during removal with the razor.
* Immobilize the extremity because movement may cause the venom to spread.
* Hydrocortisone cream may be applied 2-3 times daily to relieve itching. Discontinue immediately if any signs of infection appear.
* Eye stings should be irrigated with 1 gallon of fresh water.
* Mouth stings should be treated with 1/4 strength vinegar. Avoid vinegar if oral swelling or difficulty swallowing occurs.
* For a box jellyfish sting, after treatment with vinegar or alcohol, use the pressure-immobilization technique.
o The extremity should be wrapped with a bandage in a style similar to wrapping a sprained ankle.
o Bind the limb firmly but do not stop the circulation. The fingers and toes should remain pink.
o Leave bandages intact until medical personnel are available for treatment.
* CPR may be necessary.