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Bites and stings

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Starter Unscramble the following key words:

1. itbe2. llsewnig

3. gsnit 4. eeb

5. pasw

Bite swelling

sting bee

wasp

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Bites and stingsBy the end of this session you will be able to:

• recognise when someone has been bitten or stung

• respond appropriately to someone who has been bitten or stung.

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What you will see:

• there may be pain, redness or swelling around the site of the bite or sting

• the severity will depend on what has bitten or stung the casualty

• a severe allergic reaction is a possible complication.

Bites and stings

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What you should do:

• reassure the casualty and brush off the sting, if possible

• raise the bitten or stung part, if possible

• apply an icepack

• if the pain or swelling continues tell the casualty to seek medical help.

Bites and stings

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