Emt Technics for Poisonous and Venomous Animals

EMT Technics for Poisonous and Venomous animals.

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Chrysaora achlyos; mostly know as the Black Sea Nettle or informally known as the "black jellyfish" because of its dark coloration. The Black Nettle's inhabits warmer waters like the pacific ocean and is a giant jelly with tentacles can get up to 20 feet long. The black jellyfish is carnivorous and generally feeds on zooplankton and other jellyfish. The mechanism of its venom is through its tentacles to immobilize their prey. Each nettle tentacle is coated with thousands of microscopic nematocysts. Those act as triggers paired with a capsule that has coiled stinging filament. With humans its nonlethal, but definitely will cause an extremely pain sensation that could last up to 40 minutes. When a human is stung by a Black Sea Nettle, of course immediately contact EMS and observe your ABC's. Meanwhile there are simple house hold remedies to help with recovery. The first step is to remove all existing tentacles not using your bare hands. Next rinse the sting site with vinegar and make sure not to use cold water. The vinegar helps prevent further envenomation, after rinsing for about 30 seconds use warm water to treat pain with immersion. The venom is a soft tissue irritant, but does affect the nervous system. Apply a cold compress to the area; In the case of a major jellyfish sting, consider using pressure immobilization over the wound area after you've applied the vinegar; Clean wounds with soap and water, apply local antiseptics.

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Dasyatis Americana, known as the southern stingray is mainly found in tropical and subtropical waters in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean. Although southern stingrays aren't aggressive, they have venomous spines with serrated barbs on the bases of their tails. The spines are only used for defense, but if threatened or stepped on, a ray raises its tail overhead, scorpion style, and drives its spine into the intruder. For humans, the pain is intense, and because of its jagged wound it much takes time to heal. After contacting EMS, BSI and scene safety is very important. Of course start with the ABC's because the patient can fall into shock very quickly. If necessary, manage serious bleeding; If easily done, remove the embedded fish spines. Immerse the wound in hot but not scalding water; Leave immersed for up to 90 minutes for pain relief and repeat this treatment if needed. If hot water does not provide pain relief, apply a cold compress to the wound and clean wounds with soap and water. Only soft tissue injuries.

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P. terribilis aka The Golden Poison Frog is found in southern America places such as Columbia.