Stung by a jellyfish?
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Vinegar (3 to 10% acetic acid in water) should be applied for box jellyfish stings. However, vinegar is not recommended for Portuguese Man o' War stings.In the case of stings on or around the eyes, vinegar may be placed on a towel and dabbed around the eyes, but not in them. Salt water may also be used in case vinegar is not readily available.Fresh water should not be used if the sting occurred in salt water, as a change in pH can cause the release of additional venom. Rubbing the wound, or using alcohol, spirits, ammonia, or urine will encourage the release of venom and should be avoided.If you pour vodka on the jellyfish sting it will reduce the pain, as proven on the television show, Mythbusters.
Once deactivated, the stinging cells must be removed. This can be accomplished by picking off tentacles left on the body. First aid providers should be careful to use gloves or another readily available barrier device to prevent personal injury, and to follow standard universal precautions. After large pieces of the jellyfish are removed, shaving cream may be applied to the area and a knife edge, safety razor, or credit card may be used to take away any remaining nematocysts.
Beyond initial first aid, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used to control skin irritation (pruritus).
yes, At least that's what I've heard. Good Luck.
don't pee on it, it just spreads the stingers. Use cold water or some vodka. then brush it off, with like a car wash brush, thats the best thing to do
Vinegar also works. 2 parts vinegar with 1 part cold water.
well you can, but vodka works better. whatever you feel like!!
Yes, but aiming could be a problem, it would be better to recruit your boyfriend.
Don't pee on it at all, it can actually do more harm than good. Instead, use vinegar or isopropyl alcohol.
Vinegar!..if you havent got that use your urine.
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