Tag: First Aid
Coral cuts Coral is razor sharp. The cuts are large and deep and get infected readily. They heal slowly and tend to form ulcers. First Aid Swab the area …
Cone Shell Sting A snail like creature is found in such shells. It injects a very potent poison through a minute hollow barbed harpoon. It can be fatal and …
Sea Urchin Sting The spine of a sea urchin can break off in the skin causing local burning and numbness. The wounds heal slowly and the rate of infection …
Sting of Portuguese man of war The effects vary from slight stinging to cramps, nausea and difficulty in breathing. First Aid Swab the area with methylated spirit to which …
Sting of jelly fish The effects vary from slight local reaction to large wheals, severe pain and sometimes swift death. First aid Apply calamine cream, lotion or paste of …
Poisonous and Nonpoisonous snakes Variable Poisonous Nonpoisonous Belly scales – large, cover entire breadth of the belly. – …
Snake bite There are about 3000 species of snakes, of which only 250-300 are poisonous. Snakes commonly found in our country are king cobra, common cobra, common krait, common …
Leech bite Leeches are generally found in water tanks, moist and muddy places, and rivers. Leeches are normally harmless, but they suck blood from the victim. Though a serious …