2. BBIITTEESS
BITES AND STINGS CAN BE CATEGORISED
AS POISONS BECAUSE THE SKIN
PUNCTURED
AND EITHER GERMS, VENOM, BACTERIA ETC
ARE INTRODUCED INTO THE BLOOD STREAM
Severity – if the skin is broken, puncture
wounds, on the face,neck, genital, bleeding is
severe, poisonous animal, allergic reactions,
pain, breathing problems, if unsure seek further
medical advice
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 2
3. DDOOGG AANNDD HHUUMMAANN BBIITTEESS OORR
RROODDEENNTT EETTCC....
MAKE THE AREA SAFE
WASH THE WOUND WITH SOAPY
WATER AND DRY - INFECTION
COVER WITH A STERILE DRESSING
ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE
HOSPITAL IF REQUIRED – IF THE SKIN
IS PUNCTURED THEY MUST GO TO THE
HOSPITAL
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 3
4. SSTTIINNGGSS
USUALLY MORE PAINFUL AND DISTRESSING
THAN THEY ARE SERIOUS BUT
OCCOSIONALLY MULTIPLE STINGS OR AN
ALLERGIC REACTION MAY OCCUR
Severity – allergic reaction, eyes, mouth etc,
breathing problems, severe swelling, pain,
multiple stings
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 4
5. SSTTIINNGGSS
TREATMENT
REASSURE
SCRAPE OFF THE STING
APPLY A COLD PACK TO THE AREA
FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES
MONITOR FOR SIGNS OF
ALLERGIC WHICH MIGHT BE SLOW
OR SUDDEN
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 5
6. SSTTIINNGGSS
IF THE STING IS IN OR AROUND
THE MOUTH OR NECK YOU MAY
NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IF THERE ARE ANY BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES DIAL 999
Trg03~Mod7 EXTREMITY TRAUMA 6
