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MODULE 13
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
INSECT STINGS
Seek emergency medical treatment if, immediately after being stung, you experience any of the following:
• Swelling or itching anywhere else on your body • A skin reaction anywhere else, particularly pale
or flushed (red or blotchy) skin
• Wheezing, hoarseness or any difficulty breathing • A headache
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea
• A fast heart rate
• Dizziness or feeling faint
• Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
• A swollen face or mouth
• Confusion, anxiety or agitation
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