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Bites, Stings, Poisons. By: Elizabeth Maurer Victoria Williams Chelsea Willmot. Poisonous Snakebites. Every year 8,000 people get bit by snakes. Out of that 8,000 fewer than 5 people die. If you get bit medical care needs to be administered quickly. Signs 0f a Poisonous Snakebite.
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Bites, Stings, Poisons By: Elizabeth Maurer Victoria Williams Chelsea Willmot
Poisonous Snakebites • Every year 8,000 people get bit by snakes. • Out of that 8,000 fewer than 5 people die. • If you get bit medical care needs to be administered quickly.
Signs 0f a Poisonous Snakebite • One or two distinct puncture wounds • Sever pain, redness, and swelling at the bite • Nausea and vomiting • Blurred vision • Increased salivation and sweating • Labored breathing
First Aid for Poisonous Snakebites • Call 911. • Gently wash the wound with clean running water. • Immobilize the affected area. • Minimize the victim's movements. • Make sure the victim receives medical assistance within 30 minutes of being bitten.
Signs of a Insect Sting • Pain • Swelling at the site of the sting • Hives or a rash • Nausea and vomiting • Breathing difficulties • Swelling of the tongue or face
First Aid for Insect Stings • Remove the stinger if it is visible by scraping it off with your fingernail or a credit card. Do not remove the stinger with tweezers. • Wash and then cover the wound. • Apply a cold pack wrapped in a cloth to the site of the sting. • Watch for signs of a sever allergic reaction (blotchy skin, swelling of the tongue or throat, puffiness around the eyes, breathing difficulties, or signs of shock). • At the first sign of a severe allergic reaction, call 911 immediately. • Monitor the victim’s airway and breathing.
Animal Bites • Animal bites carry the risk of infection (including the potentially fatal disease Rabies). • Anyone bitten by a person or by a wild or domestic animal should seek medical help as soon as possible.
First Aid for Animal Bites • Wearing disposable gloves, wash the wound thoroughly with clean running water. • Control any bleeding with pressure. • Apply a clean, dry dressing. • Seek medical care.
Swallowed Poisons • A poison is any substance that can cause injury or death when it gets inside the body. • Poisons that can be swallowed include… cleaning products, pesticides, certain plants, paint thinner, and certain medications.
Signs that a Person has Swallowed a Poisonous Substance • Vomiting, sometimes including blood • Confusion or impaired consciousness • Pain or burning sensation • Empty containers in the vicinity of the victim
Inhaled Poisons • There are many harmful fumes that can poison the body if inhaled. • One of the most common is carbon monoxide • Carbon Monoxide- a colorless, odorless gas. • Carbon monoxide is a component of automobile exhaust, but can also be released by certain fires, defective furnaces or cooking equipment, and kerosene heaters
Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Skin that is pale or bluish in color • Headache • Noisy, distressed breathing • Confusion • Loss of consciousness
First Aid for Inhaled Poisons • Call 911 and report your observations. • Carefully survey the scene to be sure that the poisonous fumes are no longer present and that it is safe for you to approach the victim. • If the victim is conscious and it is safe for you to do so, help the victim move into the fresh air. Monitor the victim until help arrives. Be prepared to perform rescue breathing or CPR, if needed. • If the victim is unconscious, begin CPR immediately.
