Autumn is a great time to get out and about
It is also the active period for poisonous insects
Danger can creep in
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Emergency Department of the First People's Hospital of Jiande City
It was a day in a row
3 patients bitten by centipedes
The grandfather and grandson were woken up by centipede bites in the middle of the night
I was in the hospital in pain
65-year-old Aunt Jin (not her real name) lives near the river. Late one night, she and her 10-year-old granddaughter suddenly woke up with a burst of pain, and when they got up, they saw a large centipede crawling slowly by the bed· · · · ··
The family hurriedly sent them to the emergency department of the First People's Hospital of Jiande City for treatment. The doctor observed the wound and found that there were two tooth marks, and immediately gave symptomatic treatment such as anti-allergic, analgesic, external application, and tetanus injection, and the pain was significantly relieved.
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An hour later, the doctor received another patient who had been bitten by a centipede. 41-year-old Ms. Liu (pseudonym) was also "recruited".
In the evening, Ms. Liu was walking in the community when she was suddenly bitten by a centipede on her right foot, which was red, swollen, painful, and unbearable. After symptomatic treatment by the doctor, the symptoms were relieved.
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The emergency doctor reminds everyone: centipede, as one of the five poisons, its toxin is the same as snake venom, and if it is bitten by a centipede, do not use soil methods to treat the wound, especially do not suck it with your mouth.
The peak of centipede infestation
Beware of being bitten
From April to October every year, centipedes and other poisonous insects are active, especially when the temperature is high and the humidity is heavy, which is the peak period for centipede infestation.
Centipedes prefer to live in dark and damp places, lurking in the day and out at night. Wild centipedes mostly inhabit overgrown places such as hillsides, fields, and roadsides.
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Although centipedes have high medicinal value, they will have local redness, swelling, stinging, itching, fever, dizziness and other symptoms after being bitten, and in severe cases, blisters, erythema, lymph node swelling and pain, and even convulsions, general numbness, coma and other systemic reactions.
The biggest harm is the possibility of subsequent infections, which can lead to other injuries, such as sepsis. People with severe allergies may also develop anaphylactic shock, which can be life-threatening.
Q
How do you make a centipede retreat?
1. Keep the room clean and ventilated.
2. In humid areas, such as stoves, wall corners, and under beds, you can sprinkle some quicklime to dry and dehumidify. For corners, clean and spray frequently, and use sticky cardboard to place where centipedes may be hiding.
3. If you are walking in the grass, it is best to wear long sleeves and pants, and avoid wearing sandals and slippers to avoid being bitten. Due to the heavy humidity, 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. is the peak time for centipede activity, so special attention should be taken.
After being bitten by a centipede
How can I save myself in an emergency?
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Immediately after being bitten by a centipede, rinse the skin of the wound with 5%-10% baking soda or alkaline soapy water, and do not force the wound to be squeezed.
The venom of centipedes is acidic and can be neutralized with alkaline liquids.
After disinfecting the wound and applying ice to the swollen area, it is important to go to the hospital and seek professional treatment.
- Contributed by: Jiande Municipal Health Bureau
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