How to deal with jellyfish stings?

When the weather is hot, many people like to go to the beach to play and swim. However, when swimming in the water, it is easy to be stung by jellyfish, and it is also a common phenomenon. How should we deal with it effectively at this time? If there is a hospital nearby, it is better to go there for treatment, or you can rinse the wound caused by the jellyfish bite with sea water or white vinegar in time to accelerate the release of toxins.

1. If you are bitten by a jellyfish while swimming in the water, don't panic. Stay calm and swim to the shore as quickly as possible. If there is a bathing hospital nearby, it is recommended to go directly to the hospital for treatment. If the hospital is far away or the sting is minor, you can follow the steps below for initial treatment. (Children react strongly to toxins and it is recommended that they go to the hospital as soon as possible).

2. After being bitten by a jellyfish, a red blood rash will appear on the wound, which will cause itching and burning pain. Patients with high sensitivity may develop local wheals, erythema, edema, ecchymosis, blisters, and even epidermal necrosis. Especially patients with allergic constitution may experience acute edema, and if not rescued in time, death may occur within a short time.

3. You can use a dry towel or other soft clothing to wipe the wound in one direction to remove the venom and jellyfish tentacles adsorbed on the skin. Remember to wipe in the same direction and do not rub back and forth. If the thorn bag is large, you should find tools to scrape it off in time.

4. Rinse the stung area with sea water (white vinegar can also be used) on the spot. Remember not to use fresh water (it will accelerate the release of venom by the stinging cells).

5. Apply alkaline solution to the wound to neutralize the toxin. Such as alum water or 1% sodium bicarbonate solution (soapy water can also work). Be careful when applying and do not apply too many times to prevent secondary punctures.

6. After the above preliminary treatment, the injured person can be sent to the hospital. If the condition is not serious, some anti-allergic drugs can be taken orally. If the wound expands rapidly, breathing becomes difficult or other obvious discomfort occurs, you should go to the hospital immediately to avoid delaying the disease and endangering your life.