Thursday, February 4, 2016

Treatments and drugs after jellyfish attack

Most jellyfish stings can be treated by rinsing the area with salt water, applying vinegar or a baking soda paste, and taking a pain reliever.

Someone having a severe reaction to a jellyfish sting needs emergency care that may include:
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Life support to stabilize breathing, heart rate and blood pressure
  • Antivenin medication, if the sting is from a box jellyfish
  • Pain medicine

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