What to do with the bite of wasp, bee, hornet or bumblebee

In most cases, the bite of a hornet, wasp, bee or bumblebee is not dangerous, although it hurts. But about 2% of victimsInsect bites and animals He is the most powerful allergic reaction, which can quickly lead to death.

The fact that in the venom of bees, wasps and their relatives contains a lot of biologically active substances that trigger the immune system to attack. If you're unlucky and your immune system is particularly aggressive to the toxins of this type, the risk is growing.

However, to be badly hit after the meeting with wasps or bees, sometimes do not even have to be allergic. Enough to run into a swarm of insects.

To obtain a lethal dose of poison, healthy person-neallergiku enough 500 bites. But usually the toxic reaction of one or another force comes after five.

It is important to recognize anaphylactic reaction. In some cases, it can save a life - or your man was next.

When it is necessary to call an ambulance immediately

these symptomsInsect Sting Allergy Treatment say that life is threatened:

• stertorous or labored breathing;
• sudden hoarseness or trouble speaking;
• feeling that it is impossible to breathe, as if the airways are closed;
• too large (greater than 5 cm in diameter) swelling from the bite of the face or tongue;
• sting inside the throat (it happens if accidentally, for example a drink, swallow bee or wasp);
• red spots or rash on the body outside of the bite;
• nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting;
• palpitations pulse;
• anxiety, dizziness, severe weakness.

In the US, mortalityInsect bites and animals stings from bees, wasps, hornets and bumble bee 3 times more than from the bite of a rattlesnake.

Do not hesitate to make an emergency call: the majority of deaths in allergic reactions to insect venoms occurs within the first hours after the bite. But it is necessary to observe stung for 3 hours to notice the appearance of threatening symptoms.

How to help the victim until the ambulance rides

Experts reputable research organization Mayo Clinic recommendInsect bites and stings: First aid to act.

If possible, immediately enter adrenaline

Ask stung, if he had autoinjector with adrenaline. If a person - have allergies, this device can be had with them. If not urgently send someone, or yourself run off to the nearest pharmacy for adrenaline injection.

inject the drug it is necessary in the outer part of the thigh. Do not make injections into the veins, buttock, leg below the knee or hand - it can lead to tissue damage.

You may need several injections. If the condition does not improve after 10-15 minutes and saved difficulty breathing, nausea, weakness, enter the adrenaline again.

Lay the victim horizontally

On the back or side - it does not matter, as long as the person was comfortable. Free from tight clothing and cover with a blanket, jacket, jacket. Do not let us eat and drink - it can provoke vomiting.

If necessary, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation

If the person is not breathing, and / or it does not have a heartbeat, do artificial respiration mouth-to-mouth and chest compressions.

What if there is no evidence of an anaphylactic shock

Exhale. Rather, the standard limited bite symptoms: burning sharp pain at the site of stinging, edema area around the bite and increased skin temperature.

To reduce discomfort, doBees, Wasps, and Hornets So.

• Wash the bite with soap and water.
• Carefully (this is important!), Remove the stinger if it is. For example, a piece of gauze wrap on the finger and stroking, ejector movements Make zhaltse get out from under the skin.
• Attach to the site of the bite something cold: wrapped in a thin cloth bag of ice, a metal spoon dipped in ice water cloth. Hold for 15-20 minutes. This will reduce the swelling.
• To get rid of the itch, take an antihistamine or apply on the bite paste of baking soda and water in the ratio 2: 1. Also effective is calamine lotion.
• To relieve pain, take pain medication on the basis of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

What can be done in any case,

• Roughly pull out the stinger. The bee leaves it in the skin along with the poisonous glands. You can crush them and worsen the effects of the bite. For the same reason you can not use the tweezers.
• Comb bite. This will only increase the swelling and itching, and the infection can get into the wound.