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Grade 12

Medical emergencies
Academic Year 2021/2022 – Term 1
Unit - 4
Lesson no. 4.11
Lesson name: Insect stings and
bites
By the end of the lesson, learners will be
able to:
Learning
outcome Explain how to provide emergency care for
insect stings and bites.
• Venom – a poisonous liquid that some snakes and spiders
produce.

Keywords • Allergy - body’s immune response to substances that it has


become hypersensitive (very sensitive) to.

• A skin lump – refers to an area where the skin is raised,


larger or swollen.
Think
Bites and stings.

• Have you ever been bitten or stung by an insect?

• What type of insect was it? What did it feel like?

• How were you treated?


Stings and bites

Insects can sometimes bite or sting us, most of the times bites or
stings are not too serious and will get better within a few hours or
days.

However, other times the stings or bites might get infected or


cause a diseases, such as malaria or lyme disease, or we might
experience a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). This last one is
a medical emergency and must be treated immediately.

Bugs that bite or sting include; wasps, hornets, bees, ticks,


mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs and spiders.
Activity – what bites?

Advanced– activity 44
General- activity 36

• Look at the activity in your workbook.

• Draw a spider diagram below. Label it by writing the


names of insects that can bite you here in the UAE.
Signs and symptoms of insect stings and bites

The following are signs and symptoms of insect stings and bites:

• Red, swollen lump on the skin, sometimes painful or very itchy.

• Some people might have a mild allergic reaction and a larger


area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and
painful.

• Occasionally, a severe allergic reaction can occur, causing


symptoms such as breathing difficulties, dizziness and a swollen
face or mouth.

ADD A FOOTER
Activity
Research: The difference between a bite
and a sting.

• Look at the activity in your workbook.

• Research the difference between a bite and


a sting. Make a list of insects that bite, and
a list of insects that sting.
Emergency care for stings and bites
• Remove the sting if it is still in the skin.

• Wash the affected area with soap and water.

• Apply a cold compress (such as a cloth cooled with cold water) or an ice
pack to any swelling for 10 minutes.

• Raise or elevate the affected area, if possible, as this can help reduce
swelling.

• Avoid scratching the area or bursting any blisters, to reduce the risk of
infection.
ADD A FOOTER
Emergency care for stings and bites; removing a sting

If you have been stung and the sting has been left in your
skin, you should remove it as soon as possible to prevent
any more venom (poisonous liquid) being released.

Do this by scraping it out sideways with something with a


hard edge, such as a bank card, or your fingernails.

Don't pinch the sting with your fingers or tweezers because


you may spread the venom.

ADD A FOOTER
When to get emergency help
Call for an ambulance immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms of a severe reaction;

• Wheezing or difficulty breathing.

• A swollen face, mouth or throat.

• Feeling sick or being sick.

• A fast heart rate.

• Dizziness or feeling faint.

• Difficulty swallowing.

• Loss of consciousness.
ADD A FOOTER
Activity – Emergency help

Advanced- activity 45
General- activity 37

• Look at the activity in your workbook.

• Name three signs and symptoms of an insect


sting or bite that require emergency help.
Are learners able to do the following?
Learning
Explain how to provide emergency care for
outcome insect stings and bites.
Conclusion

Recap

Questions

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