This document provides guidance on first aid for bites from various insects and animals. It discusses bee, wasp and ant stings, noting steps like removing the sting, washing the area, applying antiseptic cream and using a cold compress. Scorpion bites are outlined as very painful and potentially causing anaphylactic shock, with advice to apply a tourniquet and seek medical help. Centipede bites can cause redness, itching and pain. Snakebites are described as potentially life-threatening in some regions, with signs like puncture wounds, swelling and difficulty breathing. Guidelines are given for snakebite first aid like not sucking venom and properly applying compression. Tick removal techniques are outlined along with

1. First Aid emergency in
different type of insects bites
/animal bites
Dr. Anjalatchi Muthukumaran MD(AM),
Ph.D (N) MBA (HA), MA (Soc)
Vice Principal Cum Nursing Superintendent
Era College Of Nursing , ELMCH,EU

2. Insect bites
• Some insects are not harmful themselves but
function as vectors for transmitting diseases
such as malaria or tick-borne encephalitis.

3. Insect Bites
• Bee, Wasp, Ant stings and other Insect bites.
• Remove the sting by scraping, never squeeze the
site.
• Wash the area and apply antiseptic cream.
• Keep the sting site rested, elevated and cool.
• To relieve pain and swelling apply cold compress.
• Local swelling and irritation may last for several
days.

5. Different types of stings

6. First Aid in Bee and wasp stings

8. Scorpions Bites
• Scorpion stings can be very painful and the
pain may persist for several hours. Local
redness and numbness often occur.
• Some people are allergic to stings and can
rapidly develop the serious condition of
anaphylactic shock.

9. Symptoms of scorpion bite

10. Treatment
• Apply a tourniquet proximal to the site of the
sting and release it every 5 to 10 minutes.
• Apply ice pack on the region to slow down the
absorption of poison.
• Shift the patient to hospital
• Centipedes
• Local redness, itching and pain are common.
• Severe pain is sometimes experienced.
• Apply antiseptic to the bite site.

11. Type of scorpion bite

12. First Aid measures

13. Snakebites
• In many countries, bites by
venomous snakes are a serious
health problem. In addition, many
people are extremely afraid of
snakes and snakebites. Even in
countries where only harmless
snakes are found, people often
panic after snakebite and may
possibly provide first aid measures
that may be harmful rather than
beneficial

14. Snake bite
meaning
• Bites from sharp pointed teeth cause deep
puncture wounds that can carry germs far into
the tissues. Snake bite results in punctured
wounds caused by the fangs of a snake.

15. Signs and symptoms of snake bite:
• A pair of puncture
marks.
• Severe burning pain at
the site of the bite
• Redness and swelling
around the bite Nausea
and vomiting
• Difficult in breathing
and speech.
• Dimness of vision.
• Increased salivation and
sweating.

17. Point to be remember

18. Guidelines
• Suction should not be applied to pull venom out,
because it is ineffective and may be harmful
• Properly performed compression and
immobilization of extremities should be applied
in first aid
• When performing compression for snakebite, the
pressure applied should be a bandage that will
allow a finger to be inserted underneath (40 to
70 mm Hg

19. Actions
• In regions where very venomous snakes are
found:
• Contact the local health centre to find out
where and how to get antivenin for victims of
poisonous snakes and what specific
treatments are needed.

20. Do,s and Donts

21. Guidelines
• To remove a tick, grab the tick as close to the skin as
possible with a very fine forceps/tweezers and pull it
gradually, but firmly, out of the skin.
• The bite site should be thoroughly disinfected with
alcohol or another skin antiseptic solution. Avoid
squeezing the tick during removal, because squeezing
may inject infectious material into the skin
• Use of gasoline, petroleum, and other organic solvents
to suffocate ticks, as well as burning the tick with a
match, should be avoided
• If a rash develops, the patient should see a physician in
case antibiotics or vaccinations are indicated

22. Actions
• Contact medical centres to find out which of
these insect related diseases are common in the
region as well as preventive measures such as:
• Use repellent, use bednets, wear long sleeves and
long pants, especially at dawn, when these
insects are active.
• Get in touch with medical personnel on how to
prevent these diseases, e.g., vaccination for tick-
borne encephalitis and pharmaceuticals for
malaria prevention.

23. Animal bites

26. MNEMONIC IN FIRST AID

28. FOR BURNS

29. Fire safety

30. First aid for bleeding

32. CPR

33. DR.ABCDE

34. CPR RAPID ACTION

35. ADULT CPR /ACLS

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