First aid methods when being bitten by a centipede must be treated quickly and life threatening
Department of Medicine by the Institute of Dermatology Warn people who have been bitten by a centipede should seek medical attention. Because there may be a risk of infection into the bloodstream to death. Ready to suggest methods of treatment and how to behave correctly.
Centipede
Dr. Somsak Akasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, said Centipedes are classified as Class Chilopoda, a common arthropod in tropical regions. Live on land The body length of the centipede ranges from 3-8 cm. The body is flattened with 15-100 segments, each segment has 1 pair of legs, and the head is clearly separated from the body, 1 pair of tentacles and 1 pair of poison fangs which are adapted from the segments. The first of the body is connected to the toxic gland.
Centipede poison
Centipede venom consists of two major groups of substances:
- Enzo or gastric juice, the main substances in this group are proteinases and esterases.
- Inflammatory substances such as hydroxytryptamine or cytolysin.
Symptoms when bitten by a centipede
Female Dr. Minkwan Wichaidit, Director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medical Affairs added that Symptoms when bitten by a centipede Will find 2 fangs, like a bleeding spot in the area of the bite Centipede toxins can cause these symptoms.
- Inflammation, pain, swelling, redness, heat, and numbness in the area of the bite The pain symptoms are usually moderate to severe.
- There may be a sharp pain. (paresthesia)
- There may be a bacterial infection in the area of the bite.
- May be burns for a few days.
- In some cases, allergy or agitation, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, numbness, headache.
First aid / remedy When bitten by a centipede
Director of the Institute of Dermatology Gave further advice that Treatment of centipede venom can be done by
- Clean the wound with clean water or mild soap.
- Wrap it with a bandage and apply a cold compress.
- If there is pain To take pain relievers If the pain is severe, a local anesthetic, such as Xylocane, may be injected directly into the bite area.
- Your doctor may consider antibiotics to kill germs if the infection becomes involved. And inquiring about the history of tetanus vaccination
- In cases of severe symptoms such as swelling, pain, or a history of hypersensitivity, get them to hospital immediately.
General prognosis The patient will be able to recover normally. The pain is very painful in the early days. But will disappear most of the time within 3-4 days.
