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What to do if a jellyfish is burned?
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Summer holidays on the beach can turn into serious trouble, for example, it is not uncommon for people to burn a jellyfish in a person's water. Everyone can relax with a jellyfish, as the jellyfish often throws into the coastal zone, but not everyone knows what to do with a jellyfish.
First aid for a jellyfish burn
If you are in the water, you felt a sharp burning pain (than the poison of the jellyfish, the stronger will be the pain, in some cases, possible pain shock). In this case, do not touch the burn with your hands, do not comb.
It should be selected as soon as possible on the shore, it is good to wash the place of infection with fresh clean water to get rid of the toxic substance released by the jellyfish. After this, you should seek medical help from the nearest clinic.
To reduce the pain with a burn will help a cold compress (a piece of ice).
After a jellyfish burn, it is important to control breathing and heart rhythms, as in some cases severe allergic reactions or pain shock are possible.
Particular attention for burns of jellyfish is required by elderly people and children, as well as people prone to allergies and having problems with the heart.
When you burn a jellyfish, you can also use a compress with vinegar, ammonia or any alcohol.
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Treatment after jellyfish burn
After the poison of the jellyfish is neutralized, treatment of the inflamed skin area is necessary. For these purposes, an ointment with hydrocortisone is suitable, which will remove puffiness. With a strong itch any means can help with insect bites with antihistamine or anti-inflammatory action (Fenistil-gel, Aloe Vera, etc.).
It is recommended that a person drink plenty of fluids and, after first aid, consult a specialist, as some kinds of jellyfish are very poisonous and burns can cause severe complications or allergic reactions.