Safety MS 18 FA Basics Insects Bites amp Stings Learnin g Intention To equip you with the knowledge to avoid recognise and treat insect bites and stings Success Criteria By the end of this session everyone should be able to ID: 225374
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Mountain
SafetySlide2
MS 1_8:
FA Basics
(Insects, Bites & Stings)Slide3
Learnin
g
Intention:
To equip you with the knowledge to avoid, recognise and treat insect bites and stings.Slide4
Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
Describe what steps to take to
avoid, reco
gnise and treat common insect-related problems in a wilderness environment.
Some of you may be able to:
Describe the symptoms of Lyme Disease and anaphylaxis.Slide5
Activities:
Discussion/
Powerpoint
: - Insect problems - What can I do to avoid them?
- How should you treat them?2. Video: Tick removalSlide6
What are the likely insect problems in Scotland?Slide7
Mid
g
es
: mostly a nuisance, rarely a medical issue;Bees & wasps: very rare to get stung;
Ticks: carry disease Slide8
MidgesSlide9
How to avoid midges
Cover up skin
Wear insect repellent
Keep on the moveWear a head net when stationaryStay in a breezeSmoke (!)
Do not camp near still water (lochs, boggy ground) where they gather and breedWash pots and do not leave food wasteSlide10
Midge BitesSlide11
How to treat a midge bite
Annoying
– only usually a health issue where there are multiple bites
Apply anti-histamine creamDo not scratchSlide12
Bee & Wasp StingsSlide13
Rare
, especially in upland areas
Painful
, but not generally dangerousBee stings are best removed with tweezersNot generally dangerous, but a few people can have an anaphylactic reaction…Slide14
Anaphylaxis
AN EXTREME
ALLERGIC REACTION
Swelling, especially around the mouth and eyesSufferers should carry
medication, often in the form of a self-injecting needle or ‘pen’Anaphylaxis can be a MEDICAL EMERGENCY, if it threatens the airway
Evacuate to hospital
IMMEDIATELYSlide15
TicksSlide16
TICKS
Common in some woodland
Attach themselves painlessly to passing mammals
You will not find them unless you check yourselfSome ticks can carry Lyme DiseaseSlide17Slide18
Video: How to remove a TickSlide19
Lyme Disease:
‘Bulls-eye’ rash
Flu-like symptoms
Arthritis & death
See a doctorSlide20
Questions?