First Aid - Animal & Insect Bites Stings of Wasp & Bees @ ‘These sting bites are venomous and an seious except io those who ae allergic to venom, These generally causes local skin reactions: + localized pein + itching ‘Treatment involves intial cleansing ofthe ste with soapy water. Bee or wasp stings may leave behind a stinger inthe skin, The stinger canbe remaved by gently scraping the skin witha krifeblade or fingemal. This can be follamed by ice packs tothe site to aid in redueing sweling and itching, Incase of allergic patients Laryngeal oedema (sweling ofthe larynx) may occur and patient should be immediatly shifted to hospital where in emergency opening Into the windpipe (vecheostomy) may be required, Homeopathic Treatment ‘Apply locally Utica Uren Q and internally Apis Mel 30 or 200 after every ten minutes of interval, I Apis Mel als to provide relief use Ledum Pal 1M or Hypericum 1M. Fresh Onion slices is very helpful when You con't have any medicine hand. In fatal eages use Carbolic acid in higher potency infrequent intervals. Bochernic Nat Mur 3x or Sx rubbed after putting a drop of water atthe sting site gives instant relief & Take the patient to a decter right aay. Spider Bites Most common household! spiders cause a non-serious bite, However following homeopathic remedies can be given for spider bites Homeopathic Treatment Wash the site with soap and water. Apply locally Apis Q and internally Lachesis 306 & Tarentula Cub 30C alternatively in frequent intervals. Additionally Selaginella ‘Apu wil antidote the spider venoms & Lycopus VQ, 30C is ble to ariidote tarantula poison. Ledum Pal 1M and Hypericum 1M can also be used indications ate there. Snakebite Facts 1. In the majority of cases, the absence of feng marks means envenomation has not occured, 2 If there is envenomation, the puncture wounds usually ooze blood (non-aotting) 3.Vety soon after a venomous bite bruising generally appears around the punctures. 4. Immediate severe burning pain is experienced after ptvper bites. First aid + Ifthe bite ison an arm or leg, lace « constricting band (natrow cravat [swrethe], or narrow gauze bandage) one to two finger bresdths above and below the bite However f only one constricting band is avaible, place that band on the extremity between te bite site and casualty s heart. Immobilze it ats level below the heart DO NOT elevate an arm or leg even with or above the level ofthe heart «Ifthe bite Ison the hand of foot place a single band above the wrist or ankle. The band! should be tight enough to step the flow of blood near the skin, but not tight enough fo interfere with ereultion, Ife swelling is seen. place the bands about 1 inch from either side ofthe bite. + Ir swelling is present put the bends onthe un-swollen par at the edge ofthe swelling Ifthe ewelling extends beyond the band, move the band tothe new edge othe sveling. (If possible, leave the old band on, place anew one atthe new edge ofthe sveling anc then remove and save the old one in case the process has tobe repested) Irpossible. place an ice bag over the area of the bite When possible, clean the atea of th bite with soap and water. DO NOT use ointments of any kind NEVER give the casually f00d, alcohol, stimulants (coffee or tea). drugs, or tobacco, Remave rings, watches, or other jewely from the affected ib. Seek medical aid immediately. CAUTION DO NOT wrap the limb in ce or put ce directly onthe skin. Cool the bite area-do not freeze it + DONOT stop to look for ice itt will delay evacuation and medical teatment, + DONOT attempt to cut open the bite nor suck out te venom. W the venom should seep through any damnaged or lacerated tissues in your mouth, you could immediately lose consciousness or even die + DONOT use ointments of any kind onthe area of bite When a splints used to immobilize the am or lg, take EXTREME care to ensure the splinting is dane properly and does not bind, Watch closely and adjustit if any changes in swelling occur. (See Fractures) Homeopathic Treatment ‘Ammonia Carb 1M in frequent doses is salt tobe very useful these cases, Apply Cedron Q or Sisyienhim Q locally on te wound For fainting due to snaketite use Acid Hydrocyanic 30C or higher in frequent doses, For remaval of post effect of snake bites Thuja Oe 1M or higher is very usefl Ifthe species ofthe snake is known the following medicines can be sed + Cobra: Ammonia Carb 1M, Aci Hydroeyanie 30C or higher + Rattle Snake: Crotalus Hor 30C, 1M, Plantago Q, 1M Viper Camphor Q Scorpion Bite The reaction tothe bite of a scorpion ean be quite varied, depending on the species involved. MOST scorpion bites produce amid localized skin reaction, wth burning paln and ewelling. A few species may cause greater swelling (up the limb) that resolves ever several days, Allerge teactians, some quite severe, may also aceur. These Feactions may manifest themselves as generalized ching, with ip and facial sweling, More severe reactions can cause tongue or laryngeal (vice box) sweling, ‘which can compromise the function of the airway (breathing). Asthmesike symptoms are also possile. [Allergic reactions represent a true EMERGENCY and must be trested by a physician promptly. Homoeopathic Treatment Putfen drop of Saline waterin the ear onthe apposite side ofthe bite side. Internally Aconlte IM in frequent doses Felling this use Lachests 30 in frecuent doses. Blochemile Nat Mur 3x or 6x rubbed eter putting a crop of water atthe ste gives instant ele of psi. Ledum Pal 1M ‘and Hypericum iM can also be use ideation age thre Centipede Bite Homeopathic Treatment Apply Nat, Mur 6X locally as stated in scorpion bite Ant Bites Homeopathic Treatment Ledum Pal 1M in frequent doses Other Useful inks + hitp://omw dpi qld gov auffreantst {itp tireant.tamu ecu Leeches Bites Homeopathic Treatment Lachessts 306, Secale Cor 306 Mosquitoes Bites Homeopathic Treatment Caladium 300, Ledum pal 1M, and Mere Sol 300, 1M SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ANY suspected brown recluse spider bite ANY suspected black widow spider bite Bee or wasp sting in an individual with a known severe allergic response to stings Mote than 10 total be or wasp stings (isk of toxic reaction to venom) in child Mote than 20 fire ant bes na small child Asting inside the mouth (sk of tongue smeling) Unconsciousness after abite or sling Notify Your Physician for any of the following Seems to be “spreading” and developing into a red crusted rash The site isa red base that has a cloudy Hid ar crusted material coating it 1 Severe pain persists for ore than 2 hours after the bite or sting Homoeopathic Treatment for Animal Bites ‘Cat Bites: Lecum Pal 1M, Hypericum 1M and Lachesis 300. Lacerated Wound: Acetic Acid 300 ‘cat Serateh: Ledum Pal 1M, Hypericum 1M, og Bites: Belladonna 200, 1M Lyssin 1M, Echinacea 0, 1M, Hypericum 1M Rat Bites: Lecum Pal 1M, Hypericum 1M Updated on:01 Feb 2010,Repertorium BITES from animal and insects in general - Apis., Arn., Ars., Bell, calad., calen,, carb-ac,, echi,, HYPER, Lach, LED., mere, Urt-u, anaphylactic shock - acon., APIS., Ars. carb-ac., Nat-m., Rhus-t, URE-U, animals of a poisonous nature - Apis, Arn., Ars., bell, calad., HYPER. lach., LED. natan, bluish-purple, or purple-black, hot swellings - Lach. cats - HYPER, Lach, LED. cat scratch fever -hyper., led. cold, part bitten feels but is > by cold - LED. dark, black, unhealthy look and moves toward gangrene - ARS, dogs - Apis. ars., BELL, calad,, Lach,, Led., LYSS., Nat-m. fleas -calad,, hyper, Led. staph fies, itch and burn -calad. injuries to places rich in nerves - HYPER. leeches - Lach, mosquitoes -calad., led, staph. modalities - < by cold -Hyper. > by cold and < by heat Apis. > better by cold applications although feels cold - LED. nerves, pain, moves upward from the site of the bite - Hyper. rats - hyper. led, redness , heat, throbbing, and burning, or redness spreading out in streaks - Pell. scorpions - hyper. led, snakes - Apis., BELL Hyper., LACH,, LED. spiders -ars,, apis. Hyper., Led. stings of insects - APIS.,arn., Bell, Calad., Carb-ac., HYPER, LED., Nat-m. bee stings - APIS, arn., LED, nat-m. bee stings to face - APIS., arn, Catbo-ac., HYPER,, Lach,, LED., Nat-m., URT-U. face, to the, with swelling -carb-ac. Lingering symptoms after a bee sting - natn, tongue - mere. face with swelling - APIS., Carbo-ac,, Hyper. Lach., Led., nat-m.,urt u eye., acon - APIS, arn., tongue -acon., APIS, arn., bell, merc centipede - Apis, led black or bluish discoloration -ars.,lach. jelly-fish - Apis, hyper, urtu. scorpions - apis, led., hyper. black or bluish discoloration -ars,,lach, wasp - apis, hyper., Led., vesp. yellow jacket apis, hyper., Led. sweat, sweet, that attacks flies -Calad swollen , bite or sting becomes, edematous, with a red rosy hue, and stinging, burning pains that a > by cold and < by heat- APIS. violent symptoms, rapid swelling - Bell.