i just got bit by a box jellyfish what do i do?

Answer 1

If swimming at a beach where box jellyfish are known to be present, a bottle of vinegar is an extremely useful addition to the first aid kit. Following a sting, vinegar should be applied for a minimum of 30 seconds.[5] Acetic acid, found in vinegar, disables the box jellyfish's nematocysts that have not yet discharged into the bloodstream (though it will not alleviate the pain). Any adherent tentacles should then be removed. Removing the tentacles without first applying vinegar may increase discharge of nematocysts increasing envenoming. If no vinegar is available, however, careful removal of the tentacles by hand is recommended.[6] Vinegar has helped save dozens of lives on Australian beaches. Although commonly recommended in folklore and even some papers on sting treatment,[7] there is no scientific evidence that urine, ammonia, meat tenderizer, sodium bicarbonate, boric acid, lemon juice, or papaya will disable further stinging, and indeed these substances may even hasten the release of venom.[8] Pressure immobilization bandages, methylated spirits, or alcohol should not be used for jellyfish stings.[6][9] Often in severe Chironex fleckeri stings cardiac arrest occurs quickly, so Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be life saving and takes priority over all other treatment options (including application of vinegar). Activate the emergency medical system for immediate transport to the hospital.

If the effects are minor, pain may be managed with local application of ice, analgesics, and antihistamines.[10] If significant envenoming occurs, further treatment for systemic symptoms may be required. Box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) Antivenom is available from ambulance crews, hospitals, and medical centers close to where the box jellyfish are found. It may reduce life-threatening complications, and has been suggested for significant stings to possibly reduce scarring. However, there have been conflicting studies over the efficacy of this antivenom. Whether the antivenom has the potential to reverse the life-threatening cardiotoxicity remains uncertain. Antivenom may need to be given within minutes and possibly in large doses to reverse the symptoms of significant stings.[11] There is no antivenom for irukandji (Carukia barnesi) stings with treatment being largely supportive with analgesia being the mainstay of management.

Answer 2

Australia has more than 20,000km of coastline. Box jellyfish are only found on the north tropical coast and even then only at certain times of the year. Swimming in a river in north Queensland is a stupid thing to do not because of the small chance of meeting a box jelly but the very good chance of becoming a crocodile's lunch.

Answer 3

1) jellyfish dont bite...they sting.
2) they have the most poisinous venom in the world which attack the heart and nervous system first.
3) vinegar isnt going to help unless done right after the sting, and you should still go to the hospital.
4) you obviousely havent been stung by one or you would be dead right now.

Answer 4

Jeely fish sting should be evaluated br Dr.

Answer 5

Vinegar on the bites or affected area follwed by water.

Answer 6

If you did, you wouldn't be typing out the question on a computer. You'd be in hospital or you'd be dead.

Answer 7

Got any meat tenderizer?

Answer 8

Jellyfish don't bite, you silly guy!

Answer 9

yep, vinegar.

Don't go swimming with the jellies without it dude.

Cheers.

Answer 10

this may sound disgusting,but if you urinate on the injury it will relieve the pain.