▲A man was stung by a hornet and his back was covered with red swellings. (Photo/Provided by the Fire Department)
Reporter Xie Chengen/Comprehensive Report
A few days ago, a 53-year-old man named Wang in Chiayi was attacked and bitten by a swarm of hornet while cutting down trees. His whole body was stinging and he was wailing. His friends urgently notified the ambulance personnel. , requiring him to be sent to the hospital as soon as possible. After the ambulance personnel arrived at the scene, they immediately assessed the patient's vital signs and calmed his emotions. In order to prevent the patient from breathing difficulty due to allergic reactions, he was given oxygen through a mask and was immediately sent to Chiayi Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare for further diagnosis and treatment.
Relevant units remind that if you encounter a killer wasp sting, you will experience "itching, dizziness, chest discomfort, and obvious swelling of the eyelids and lips. In severe cases, laryngeal edema, difficulty breathing, physical weakness, and even shock may occur." ”. If you are accidentally stung by a hornet, the emergency treatment method is:
1. The hornet sting is often connected to the venom sac. Do not pinch it with your hands to avoid squeezing out more venom into the body.
2. Local wound treatment: You can use a clean plastic bag to wrap ice cubes and apply ice to the affected area.
3. If anaphylactic shock occurs: Pay attention to keeping the respiratory tract open
▲ If you are accidentally stung by a hornet, call 119 and send the patient to the emergency room for emergency treatment. (Photo/Provided by the Fire Department)
4. If you find a honeycomb, you should stay calm and do not act rashly. Try to wear long sleeves, long pants and cloth shoes outdoors. White, tan, khaki or light green clothes are less likely to attract bees and butterflies. Clothes that are bright or have floral patterns, suede or other leather clothing are most likely to attract bee attacks.
5, fragrant perfume, shampoo, may also be their favorite. If a bee surrounds you, hovering near and far away, this is a warning signal. Please do not move forward. It is better to retreat quickly from the original route.
If you are accidentally stung by a hornet, dial 119 and send the patient to the emergency room for emergency treatment. If you are in the wilderness, refer to the correct methods mentioned above and do not use folk remedies to avoid more serious consequences.
