Tuesday, 13 October 2015
An Impressive Survival Skill
While I was reading a Survival Skills book by Royal Marines Commandos, I came across a page on how to make a poncho float! I read it and found it very interesting! I think you should read it too!
Monday, 12 October 2015
How To Treat A Scorpion Sting
There are at least 1,500 scorpion species, and only 25 of
them produce a venom that causes serious harm to adult humans. However, any
scorpion sting has the potential to cause an allergic reaction, which can be
dangerous in its own right. Even if you have identified the species and know it
is harmless, treat the wound and be prepared to call emergency services if you
feel any symptoms besides pain and slight swelling. Here are some steps you can
take to treat a scorpion sting.
1.
Call Emergency Services if necessary.
2.
Call the poison centre for advice.
3.
Describe the victim over the telephone.
4.
Describe the scorpion to the medical assistance
over the telephone.
5.
Find someone to monitor the victim and take them
to a hospital if necessary.
If you are stung at home, here are some steps you can take
to treat it manually.
1.
Be alert for serious symptoms such as:
1.
Vomiting, sweating, drooling, or foaming at the
mouth.
2.
Involuntary urination or excretion (peeing or
pooing).
3.
Thrashing or twitching muscles, including
involuntary head, neck, or eye movements, or difficulty walking.
4.
Accelerated or irregular heart rate.
5.
Difficulty breathing, swallowing, speaking, or
seeing.
6.
Severe swelling from an allergic reaction.
2.
Find the sting location.
3.
Wash the sting area with soap and water.
4.
Keep the injury area still and below heart
level.
5.
Calm the victim.
6.
Apply a cold pack or ice to the sting area.
7.
Take non-prescription painkillers to reduce pain.
8.
Provide first aid if necessary.
9.
Check in with a doctor.
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| Asian Forest Scorpion or Black Scorpion, one of Singapore's native scorpions |
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