Hi Matt.
That's a good idea for a future post. First, you should find out if the bark scorpion lives in your area. It's the most dangerous in the U.S. Google it and know what it looks like. If you suspect a bite get to the ER. If you have symptoms, call 911. If you can't get to a doc, and for other types of scorpion bites.
Clean, ice, elevate to heart level. You may need something for pain. You would watch for symptoms and treat accordingly. Examples--Neck or mouth swelling-keep airway open, consider intubating if needed. --Low blood pressure-lie down, elevate feel slightly higher than head, give IV fluids.
The good news is the life threatening things are very unlikely unless it's the bark scorpion.
That's a good idea for a future post. First, you should find out if the bark scorpion lives in your area. It's the most dangerous in the U.S. Google it and know what it looks like. If you suspect a bite get to the ER. If you have symptoms, call 911. If you can't get to a doc, and for other types of scorpion bites.
Clean, ice, elevate to heart level. You may need something for pain. You would watch for symptoms and treat accordingly. Examples--Neck or mouth swelling-keep airway open, consider intubating if needed. --Low blood pressure-lie down, elevate feel slightly higher than head, give IV fluids.
The good news is the life threatening things are very unlikely unless it's the bark scorpion.
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