First Aid treatment guide for bee and poisonous stinging insects.
Patient Care; Bee Insect Stings
- Perform a primary assessment and monitor the patient's Cycle of Care AB-CABS
- If the patient shows signs of severe allergic reaction, treat appropriately
- Once EMS has been contacted, obtain and follow local medical control directions for field treatment prior to their arrival; Keep the patient still and at rest
- If the sting is still embedded, scrape it sideways from the skin; Avoid pinching or squeezing the venom sac
- Depending on the directions from EMS
- After the nematocysts are removed or deactivated, treat pain with hot-water immersion when possible
- clean the bite area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol
- apply a cold compress to the area and elevate, or apply pressure immobilization
- Transport the patient to the nearest medical facility
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