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Impaled Object (Abdomen)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Stabilize & Do Not Remove
Preparation & Use
Do NOT pull the object out, as it may be plugging a severed blood vessel. Place bulky dressings or clean cloths around the object to hold it in place. Bandage securely without putting pressure on the object itself.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Removing the object can cause fatal internal bleeding.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance and keep the person completely still.
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Insect Bite (Mild / Mosquito)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Wash & Anti-Itch Cream
Preparation & Use
Wash the area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Use calamine lotion or hydrocortisone (a mild steroid cream to reduce itching) to relieve itching. Avoid scratching.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE home care.
When to Seek Medical Help
If the bite becomes increasingly red, warm, swollen, or painful (signs of infection).
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Insect Bite (Spider/Scorpion)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Wash Ice & Immobilize
Preparation & Use
Wash the bite with soap and water. Apply a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling. Keep the bitten limb still and below heart level. Try to safely take a photo of the insect for the doctor to identify the venom type.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Venom can spread quickly and cause severe allergic reactions.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: If there is difficulty breathing, muscle cramps, or severe spreading pain.
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Insect Sting (Hornet)First Aid & Emergency · First AidUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Remove Stinger & Cold Compress
Preparation & Use
Scrape (to gently rub something off the surface) the stinger out with a flat object. Wash with soap and water. Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for 10 minutes to reduce swelling.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE first aid. CAUTION: Watch for severe allergic reactions.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: If there is trouble breathing, swelling of the face/lips, or dizziness.
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