First Aid for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning

First Aid for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAOct 02, 2017

The topic First Aid for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Bee Stings.

Please find relevant information on First Aid for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE.

Quick Summary:

  • Bees are winged (flying) insects found all over the world that are very important for their role as global pollinators. They constitute over 20,000 different species across the world
  • Some of the common ones that sting include the honeybee, German black bee, carpenter bee, bumble bee, digger bee, killer bee, and European honey bee
  • Bee Stings can be painful and produce allergic reactions in some individuals. In some cases, this may be severe and deadly

Note:

  • Move the individual away (or get away) from the incident spot and make a note of the exact time of the incident, to notify the medical personnel accordingly
  • In case of life-threatening symptoms or severe allergic reactions, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately for assistance
  • Call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000033.htm (accessed on 09/30/2017)

http://www.healthline.com/health/outdoor-health/home-remedies-for-bee-stings (accessed on 09/30/2017)

http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bee-and-wasp-stings-treatment#1 (accessed on 09/30/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/30/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Apis Venenum Purum Poisoning:

Lee, J. A., Son, M. J., Choi, J., Jun, J. H., Kim, J. I., & Lee, M. S. (2014). Bee venom acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials. BMJ open, 4(11), e006140.

Boyle, R. J., Elremeli, M., Hockenhull, J., Cherry, M. G., Bulsara, M. K., Daniels, M., & Oude Elberink, J. N. G. (2012). Venom immunotherapy for preventing allergic reactions to insect stings. The Cochrane Library.

Ferreira Jr, R. S., Almeida, R. A. M. D. B., Barraviera, S. R. C. S., & Barraviera, B. (2012). Historical perspective and human consequences of Africanized bee stings in the Americas. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 15(2), 97-108.

Krause, K., Ardelean, E., Kessler, B., Magerl, M., Metz, M., Siebenhaar, F., ... & Maurer, M. (2010). Antihistamine‐resistant urticaria factitia successfully treated with anti‐immunoglobulin E therapy. Allergy, 65(11), 1494-1495.

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