Insect stings, animal bites, anaphylaxis signs, epinephrine auto-injectors.
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- What is the primary danger of a bee sting to most people?
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Local pain, swelling, and redness at the sting site lasting hours to days- How should you remove a bee stinger that is still in the skin?
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Scrape it off gently with a flat edge (credit card, knife back) rather than pinching it- What is the key difference between wasp and bee stings?
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Wasps can sting multiple times because their stinger is smooth; bees die after stinging once- Which insect sting typically causes the most immediate pain?
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Hornet or yellow jacket sting, due to high venom content- What is anaphylaxis?
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A rapid, severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a substance, threatening life- Name three signs of anaphylaxis.
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Difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat, rapid weak pulse- What is the first aid treatment for anaphylaxis?
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Inject epinephrine auto-injector immediately, then call emergency services- How should an epinephrine auto-injector be administered?
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Inject into the outer thigh muscle (intramuscular), through clothing if needed- What should you do after using an epinephrine auto-injector?
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Call emergency services immediately and lie down (unless vomiting or pregnant)- How long does the effect of an epinephrine injection typically last?
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10 to 20 minutes, so a second dose may be needed if symptoms return- What is the typical dose of epinephrine in an auto-injector for adults?
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0.3 to 0.5 mg intramuscularly- What is the typical dose of epinephrine in an auto-injector for children under 30 kg?
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0.15 mg intramuscularly- How should you manage a local allergic reaction to an insect sting (redness, swelling)?
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Apply ice, elevate the area, take antihistamine, use hydrocortisone cream- What medication can reduce itching from an insect sting?
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Antihistamine (oral like diphenhydramine) or hydrocortisone cream (topical)- What is histamine and why does it increase during an allergic reaction?
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A chemical released by immune cells (mast cells) that causes swelling, itching, and inflammation
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