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Summary: Symptoms of a poisonous scorpion sting include muscle spasms, anxiety and nausea. Treat scorpion stings in the wilderness with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video.
Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the fire and rescue safety...read more
"You know as we venture into the wilderness in certain parts of the country, it's common to be stung by a Scorpion. Hi, I'm Captain Joe Bruni. And what I'm going to talk about is how to treat the common scorpion sting. Scorpions can be poisonous or nonpoisonous. A bite from a nonpoisonous scorpion is going to feel a little bit of numbness and tingling and a burning sensation at the site area. Treat the area by cleaning with some type of antiseptic, and possibly apply a constrictor type of bandage above the bite site area to reduce blood flow, until it can be determined if the scorpion sting is indeed poisonous. Then apply some type of ice to reduce swelling and pain. And then monitor the individual for signs of severe poisoning from a true poisonous scorpion sting. The signs of a poisonous scorpion sting is going to include muscle spasms, high anxiety, hyperactivity, rapid eye movements, nausea, even some type of convulsion activity can occur. If any of these signs begin to manifest or show themselves, you could indeed have been bitten by a poisonous scorpion. Seek medical attention immediately and apply some type of oral antihistamine in conjunction with the ice and antiseptic cleaning of the wound. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. Stay Safe. And we'll see you next time."
eHow Article: How to Treat Scorpion Stings in the Wilderness
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