How do you save a scorpion sting victim?
This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - With the onset of summer weather control and the start of high temperatures, scorpions began to appear again in a way that poses a threat to the lives of land-goers and villagers, and here there is a lot of question about the procedures that must be followed in the event that you are harmed or a person close to you is stung by a scorpion
How to save the life of a scorpion sting victim?
In the beginning, we must be aware of the symptoms that will appear on a person infected with a scorpion sting, which are:
- Pain, blueness and swelling at the site of the sting.
- Blurred eye.
- Dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
- Profuse sweating.
- Increased salivation.
- extreme thirst
- muscle weakness
- Inability or difficulty walking.
- Respiratory arrest in severe cases.
What is first aid for a scorpion sting?
- Try to calm the injured person and not move him.
- Avoid moving the affected member.
- Make the bite level lower than the level of the heart.
- Wipe the bite or sting site with alcohol or soap and water.
- Tape above or below the bite, about 2 inches (5 cm) if possible.
- Cool the affected area with ice to relieve pain and reduce venom absorption.
- Call the ambulance teams immediately
This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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