2006-12-19 21:11:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You lot are too clever!! I didn't think you would know that.
2006-12-19 21:14:55 · update #1
You guys are idiots. Pure water should be used in the event that you have any. Some experts suggest to urinate on the wound if you don't have water - it's just to remove debris from the area since pee is sterile. Neither water nor urine can cure a jellyfish sting, they just clean the area so it doesn't become infected. Depending on how severe the sting is you should see a doctor for REAL treatment. Not some urban legend garble you hear from some one then change the facts to make it sound like truth.
2006-12-19 21:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Jellyfish Stings Treatment
Self-Care at Home
Care of the injured person begins immediately:
* Protect rescuers from contact with the jellyfish or jellyfish tentacles. All rescuers should consider protective clothing and gloves in order to protect themselves so they can better rescue and treat the victim.
* Remove the victim from the water.
* Rinse the affected area with salt water or don’t rinse it at all. Do not rinse the involved area of skin with fresh water, because it will further activate nematocysts and worsen the reaction.
* Using protective gloves or forceps, remove any tentacles still in contact with the victim.
* Apply acetic acid 5% (white vinegar). This will inactivate undischarged nematocysts and the toxin and will help to decrease symptoms.
* Use over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to control pain symptoms. Immobilize the area that was poisoned to prevent further spread. For example, if a foot was stung, encourage the victim to keep the area still with as little movement as possible.
* If the victim appears ill, do the following:
o Lay the victim down.
o If the victim begins vomiting, roll the victim onto his or her side so that the vomit is not breathed in.
o Call for an ambulance.
2006-12-20 05:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sancira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are three goals of first aid for uncomplicated jellyfish stings: prevent injury to rescuers, inactivate the nematocysts (stinging cells), and remove any tentacles stuck on the patient. To prevent injury to rescuers, barrier clothing should be worn. Inactivating the nematocysts, or stinging cells, prevents further injection of venom into the patient.
Vinegar (3 to 10 % acetic acid in water) should be applied for box jellyfish stings. However, vinegar is not recommended for Portuguese Man o' War stings. In the case of stings on or around the eyes, vinegar may be placed on a towel and dabbed around the eyes, but not in them. Salt water (or fresh water if sea water is unavailable) may also be used in case vinegar is not readily available. Rubbing the wound, or using alcohol, spirits, ammonia, or urine will encourage the release of venom and should be avoided.
Once deactivated, the stinging cells must be removed. This can be accomplished by picking off tentacles left on the body. After large pieces of the jellyfish are removed, shaving cream may be applied to the area and a knife edge, safety razor, or credit card may be used to take away any remaining nematocysts.
Beyond initial first aid, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used to control skin irritation.
2006-12-20 05:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Gregory K 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I rub sand on the sting-these would be Atlantic brown jellyfish I'm talking about. I guess it it was a Portuguese man of war then I would get medical assistance.
2006-12-20 05:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Either vinegar or pee if you dont have it. Years ago when i was in North Queensland ,i ended up getting pee on a jellyfish sting when i was at a beach near cairns,and wow it worked a treat!!
2006-12-20 05:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by lakersfanatic132 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wash with a mild acid - whatever is available, vinegar, lemon juice or your own urine.
got stung skinny dipping in Greece - wanted something to keep the swelling but get rid of the sting !!!! - the tentacle scars next day were impressive.
2006-12-20 05:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The pain will be so horrible you won't be able to stand. You'll need to go to the hospital immediately! Use vinager or lemon juice on the way there to stop the sting.
2006-12-20 05:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by greylady 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pour vinegar on the sting area, it will neutralise the poison. Then get to the Doc.
2006-12-20 05:14:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you need to pour a weak acid on the sting as the stings are basic so vinegar or if not available urine!!
2006-12-20 05:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sinead G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some say you're supposed to wee on the sting site. I don't suppose it can do any harm, although it depends where you're stung.
It would have to be a very good friend .....
2006-12-20 05:13:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋