senior first aid: treatment of: burns poinson venom allergy

Allergic Response

• Inflammatory response

• Can be localised or non-localised (systematic) to the allergen

• Non-localised is a warning!

Allergic ResponseLocalise ReactionReaction at point of contact

Non Localised ReactionReaction away from point of contact

Anaphylactic Shock

• Treat similar to Asthma

• Maintain Airways• Monitor Vitals• Call 000

Partial ThicknessFull Thickness Burn

Burns

Superficial Burn

Burns

DO• Cool burn under cold running

water 15-20min

• Remove jewellery/clothing if possible

• Cover burn with sterile non stick dressing (gladwrap)

• Treat for shock if necessary

• Second Degree or worse call ambulance

• If chemical refer MSDS

DO NOT• Put ice on it

• Put burn aid on if second or third degree

• Remove clothing/jewellery if caught in burn

PoisonDispersed systematic or anaphylactic response, External Agent

• Ways poisoning can occur– Ingestion

– Inhalation

– Absorption

– Injection

• Signs & Symptoms– Similar to acute illness

– Nausea/vomiting

– Diarrhoea

– Chest & abdominal pain

– Breathing difficulties

– Altered state of consciousness

• Treatment & Management– Toxin known:

• Follow management plan

• Follow MSDS

– Toxin Unknown• DRABC• Call ambulance• Save sample

– Important• Do not give food/drink

PoisonDispersed systematic or anaphylactic response, External Agent

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Envenomation

Envenomation

• Envenomation refers to poison induced to the body by bite or sting.

• Poison is transferred through the lymphatic system.

• The lymphatic system relies on a muscle pump.

• 3 management plans; ice, heat, pressure immobilisation bandage.

Envenomation Pressure Immobilisation Bandage

Snakes

Funnel Web

Blue Ring Octopus

Cone Fish

EnvenomationHeat

Stonefish

Stingray

EnvenomationVinegar or Ice

Tropical Jelly Fish

(Blue Bottles, Box Jelly Fish, etc)

EnvenomationCold

Jelly Fish

Redback Spider

Ant

Bee

Wasp

Scorpion

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