What should you do to a bee sting?

Question

Okay, so our school is invaded by bees. We [as students, with our parents as back up] have complained about the bee hives near our school and all but no action has been taken. A lot of the students have been bitten and two of the students have had major allergic reactions since school began. So, while we wait for the school to do something, I'm trying to find out what to do when one of the students get stung by a bee. You see, our school nurse is usually out, which is dumb, 'cause what if there was a major emergency and all... And so, we need to know what to do, for our sakes. Do any of you know a thing or two?

Answer 1

Your school should have done something to get rid of those bees and your school administrator should have looked into the 'dumbness' of your nurse (I am sorry to hear this).

Anyway, as an effective practical remedy apply an ice over the stinged area. Ice reduces swelling by constricting vessels and slowing down the flow of venom-tainted blood.

As long you are aware of bees 'invaders', take along with you a tube of toothpaste reasily available. It relieves itching and it is suggested that the glycerin found in most toothpastes dries out the venom concentrated under the sting or can be that the alkaline toothpaste neutralizes the acid in the bee's venom.

If symptoms get worse I am afraid that you will need your 'dumb' nurse for anti allergic medications or injections (antihistaminics).

Be careful not to get closer to areas where the bees are usually found.♥

Answer 2

I don't know what to do for a bee sting but I know what should be done about the hive. Call the Board of Education and complain, obviously the head of the school doesn't care. Inform the Board of Ed you plan to contact your local new station. We've got this guy called the trouble shooter, and he investigated anything. He's gotten pot holes, street curbs fixed, dealt with horrible car lots grocery stores relabeling expiration dates on meat. He doesn't care who gets in trouble. I'm sure your local news station has something similar. The school board doesn't want everyone in the city knowing that they care nothing about their students or that you never have a nurse.
Of course these are things your parents should threaten and follow through with. I'm in the middle of the same thing, ( the issue about the nurse). Kids at my sons school can't carry their asthma medication on them. They school has 4 floors and is huge and the nurses office is in the basement which doesn't matter cause she's only there 2 days a week. I had to go pick up my son one day because he couldn't breath. I was told they can't carry them because kids without asthma can take it and get high. I've had 2 meetings with the board, and nothing. The news contacted them last week they have now issued me an apology letter and have "found" funds to have nurses at schools every day.
Be persistent, some people die from bites.

Answer 3

Yes, I can give you one remedy that I found out about and used a couple of years ago. Buy some toothpaste, any type will do. Once there is a sting, make sure there is no stinger residue. Take some toothpaste and gently rub is on the area, covering the sting (a small circle). The pain will subside within a minute or so. Leave the paste on for awhile. I have no idea why it works but it is an old country remedy that does. Trust me. BUT, remember, this is not for someone who has or will get an allergic reaction. That needs emergency medical care. Nothing except an injection of an antitoxin will help for someone like that!

Answer 4

There is a pre-moistened towelette medicated with Ethyl Alcohol and Lidocaine HCL. It is called Sting Relief or Sting Kill. Open and apply directly over the bite. Be sure to remove the stinger first. Then apply an ice pack over the bite site for 20 to 30 minutes. Place a cloth cover between the ice and the skin.
There is also a medicated spray that you can use, it has an anesthetic, 20% benzocaine. This is available at any CVS or Wal-green's Store. If the student has a history of severe anaphylaxis call 9-11.

Answer 5

I remember being told when I was younger that if you get stung by a bee and the stinger remains in your skin, to take it out at an angle instead of straight up. It's got something to do with the chemicals in the stinger. Of course, I was told this in like, third grade (and I'm 25 now) so I don't know if that's totally accurate.

The best thing is to make sure you have access to ice to help bring down any swelling, and have ready access to a phone to dial 911 if someone has a severe reaction. A 911 operator will probably be far better at dispensing advice on how to proceed from there.

Answer 6

So I do cheerleading and and that i must do tumbling instructions. I went residing house to paintings on my the front walkover in the outdoor. i replaced into operating for roughly 5 minutes and that i felt the worst bee sting ever, and that i are transforming into a number of of bee stings. I stepped on a tiny little hornet. Now this is the subsequent day and this is killing me. The stinger stayed in for an outstanding 2 minutes witch islinger then you actually imagine. It damage so undesirable!

Answer 7

Old fashion remedy is baking soda and water mix applied draws the poisons out.

Answer 8

Have on hand:

- ice
- anthistamines (allergy medicine)

These will alleviate mild symptoms. If a person is allergic, call 911...

Answer 9

NOTHING EXCEPT ALLPY SOME ICE TO GET SOME RELIEF FROM PAIN AND BURN.
USE ANTIHISTAMINE ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY