First Aid For The Treatment Of
Jellyfish Stings
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- Ensure you don't get stung yourself when aiding others
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- Remove any attached tentacles with a gloved hand, stick, or towel (none of these available use the tips of your fingers)
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- Do not rub the affected area (this may result in further venom release)
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- Rinse the affected area with sea-water (do not use fresh water, vinegar, alcohol or urine)
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- Apply a ‘dry cold pack’ to the area (i.e. place a cold pack or ice inside a plastic bag and then wrap this package in a t-shirt or other piece of cloth)
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- Seek medical attention if there is anything other than minor discomfort
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- If the patient is suffering from swelling, breathing difficulties, palpitation
or chest tightness then transfer to the nearest emergency department
urgently
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- If travelling abroad seek advice for
that specific country
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- First Aid For The Treatment Of Jellyfish Stings - English
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These guidelines were drawn up by the Jellyfish Action Group of
Ireland and Wales (which includes experts form Beaumont Poison Centre, Pre-hospital Emergency Care experts, hospital A&E consultants, local GPs, and water safety officers) and are only to be applied in Irish and Welsh waters.
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