19 July 2019 19:30Rimma Morozova
Bitten by a wasp: First Aid
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The bite of this insect can not just be painful and cause harm to the health of the child may be very frightened. Consequences of wasp stings can be disastrous, because parents need to take urgent measures
Unlike bees, wasps do not leave a sting and inject venom without dying in the process. The bites of these insects are very painful and cause severe swelling
First Aid
- Apply ice if something cold, but always through a clean handkerchief, so as not to infect the wound. This should stop the spread of venom
- Prepare a paste of baking soda and water
- If there is nothing else at hand - rub the leaves of plantain, parsley, mint and apply to the bite site.
- Insect bites any possible allergic reaction to the venom, so be sure to give your child an antihistamine prophylactically.
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When should you seek medical advice immediately
- Wasp has bitten the child by the tongue when he drank the juice or sweet compote
- Strong edema overlaps child breathing
- The pain and swelling do not go through 20-30 minutes, in spite of all the measures taken
- Rash, nausea, vomiting
- The child has difficulty breathing and shortness of breath
- the temperature rises
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