Managing bites and stings

Abstract

A person who has a history of allergic reactions to the creature that has stung or bitten them • A person who has developed a generalised swelling or is having difficulty breathing • A person who is cold, clammy and could be going into shock • A person who has been bitten by a snake • People with a severe allergy e.g. to a bee sting, need to carry an adrenaline injection e.g. Epipen®, with them at all times