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Insect Bites and Stings
The two greatest risks from most insect stings and bites
are allergic reaction (which may occasionally be fatal) and
infection (more likely and less serious).
• Most need no treatment. Anti-histamine tablets and/or
cream can be obtained from the chemist without prescriptions
and will relieve most symptoms.
What to do if you are stung:
If you have been stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket,
follow these instructions closely:
- Bees leave behind a stinger attached
to a venom sac.
- Do not try to pull it out as this may
release more venom; instead gently scrape it out with a
blunt-edged object, such as a credit card or dull knife.
- Wash the area carefully with soap and
water. This should be continued several times a day until
the skin is healed.
- Apply a cold or ice pack, wrapped in
cloth for a few minutes.
- Apply a paste of baking soda and water
and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
When to seek medical attention:
Seek immediate medical attention if you are stung in the mouth
or nose as swelling may block airways. Also seek emergency
care if any of the following symptoms are present, as these
could indicate an allergic reaction:
- large areas of swelling
- abnormal breathing
- tightness in throat or chest
- dizziness
- hives
- fainting
- nausea or vomiting
- persistent pain or swelling
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Hilmarton
Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme
www.hnfr.org.uk
Helping to save lives in
the community
The objective of the Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder
Scheme is to provide local support to the Great Western Ambulance
Service NHS Trust and local community by responding to specific
emergency calls in the Hilmarton and Lyneham area. The Scheme
consists of volunteers trained by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance
and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We provide
vital life saving treatment and first aid prior to the arrival
of an emergency ambulance.
The Schemes success is based on local people giving some
time to be trained and to be on-call to support their the
local community. We are particularly interested in recruiting
suitable volunteers in the Lyneham area who would be willing
to provide on-call support during the working day and at weekends.
No previous first aid experience is required as full training
is provided free of charge by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance
and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
If you think you've got what it takes to become a Neighbourhood
First Responder within the Hilmarton Scheme, why not give
the Scheme co-ordinator, Simon Barnfather, a call on 07970
702 333.
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St. John Ambulance
www.sja.org.uk
Unit C1
Beacon Business Centre
Hopton Park
London Road
Devizes
SN10 2EY
Tel +44(0)1380 728 362
St. John Ambulance is the UK's leading First Aid,
transport and Care charity. Its mission is to provide First
Aid and medical support services, caring services in support
of community needs and education, training and personal development
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NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Tel 0845 4647
NHS Direct is a new 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and
information service and is part of the National Health Service.
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