Poison, Bites, and Sting

1. Poison, Bites, and Sting Module 8

2. Poison, Bites, and Sting • Animal bite • Snake bite • Insect Sting • Poisoning

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Poison, Bites, and StingSnake Bite • Venom is a poisonous substance that one animal injects • into another in order to defend itself.

6. 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

7. 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

8. Poison, Bites, and Sting • Insect stings • Complications • Shock • Multiple stings result in cumulative effect. • Airway obstruction caused by swelling in the throat

9. Poison, Bites, and StingInsect Stings • Signs and symptoms • Pain, redness, and swelling at the site of sting • Nausea and vomitting • Headache

10. 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

11. 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.

12. Poison, Bites, and StingPoisoning • Mode of transmission • Poisoning caused by swallowing, injecting, breath in, or otherwise being exposed to a poisonous substance

13. 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

14. Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison • Signs and symptoms • Nausea vomiting • Abdominal pain • Seizure • Pulse (irregular, fast, or slow) • Unconsciousness

15. Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison • Treatment • Reassure • Seek medical aide immediately • Obtain information on type of poison swallowed • Give frequent sips of cold milk or water for burned lips

16. Poison, Bites, and StingSwallowed Poison • Precaution • Do not induce vomiting for corrosive poisoning • Maintain open airway if casualty is unconscious • CPR may be required

17. Poison, Bites, and StingChemical in the Eye • Splashed in the eye • Signs and symptoms • Pain • Tearing • Blurred vision • Treatment • Wash eye • Seek medical help

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