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Insect bites can cause great discomfort, itching and pain. Prevent and treat insect bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Determining what insect has caused a bite by looking at coloration. Identify insect bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Wasps, bees and hornets often leave a small hole or a stinger after stinging. Identify bee and wasp stings with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Prevent mosquito bite infections by cleansing with soap and never scratching. Prevent mosquito bite infections with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Mosquito bites can be prevented by spraying the body with a chemical containing DEET. Prevent mosquito bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
A bite from a brown recluse spider should be treated with antiseptic as medical attention is sought. Treat brown recluse spider bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Centipede bites can be treated with antiseptics, but secondary infections may cause a trip to the hospital. Treat centipede bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Treat chigger bites with commercially made chigger type products. Chigger bites often manifest themselves around the abdominal area. Stop chigger bite itching with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Treat fire ant stings with antiseptic and hydro-cortisone. Stop the pain of fire ant stings with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
If a person is allergic to yellow jacket stings, they will often carry epinephrine. Treat yellow jacket stings on someone who is allergic with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Hydro-cortisone cream can used to treat flea bites and reduce itching and swelling. Treat flea bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Treat hornet stings carefully. Squeezing a hornet's stinger may cause more venom to be pumped into the body. Treat hornet stings with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
Some common mosquito bite treatments include calamine lotion, baking soda and aloe vera gel. Treat mosquito bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
If a scorpion bite results in blurry vision or muscle twitching, medical attention is needed. Treat scorpion bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
A hornet sting on someone who is allergic can result in hives, swelling and difficulty breathing. Treat hornet stings on someone who is allergic with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
The itching from mite bites can be treated with ice and anti-itch cream. Treat mite bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video.
The term first aid refers to the immediate care that is provided to an injured or sick person. It is used to stabilize a patient until further medical treatment and assessment can be provided at a hospital or care facility. For most of us, a first-aid kit is used primarily to treat minor medical emergencies, like small cuts or burns. But it is important to keep a first-aid kit stocked with supplies you use regularly as well as those items you might use for a more serious situation until EMS can help. In addition to a first-aid kit, knowing what to do in emergency situations is a key part of treating injuries. Knowledge of how to roll an injured person to safety or help a person having an epileptic seizure may not be included in a first-aid kit, but might just save a life. In this free video series, a firefighter explains and demonstrates how to prevent and treat a number of insect bites, including those from bees, wasps, brown recluse spiders, centipedes, fire ants, hornets and more. Dealing with allergic reactions is also covered, in addition to tips on reducing pain, itching and swelling. With these tips and techniques, the discomfort and harm caused by insect bites will be dramatically reduced.
Joe Bruni {\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Helvetica; Captain Joe Bruni has more than 30 years of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. He also completed a great deal of research with other instructors who have co-authored articles with him. He has experience as a department training officer in the Fire and Rescue Safety and Training Division. He has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine, which are available upon request. Captain Bruni can be reached at firestop.staylow@verizon.net.dkdk
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