Before entering the sea, be sure to read this article... How to respond to jellyfish stings

 

 

The reason for the rapid increase in jellyfish compared to previous years is due to the prolonged heatwave, which caused a sharp rise in water temperature. The most commonly found jellyfish in our country is the Nomura's jellyfish, and according to research by the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology and other institutions, this jellyfish has 52 different types of venom. When stung by a jellyfish, various toxins can enter the human body through the stinging cells on its tentacles.

If stung by a jellyfish

 

▲Swelling of the skin

▲Itchy and tingling

▲A rash appears

A whip-shaped scar develops.

 

Usually, no major problems occur, but if jellyfish venom affects the central nervous system, symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle paralysis, seizures, and difficulty breathing may appear. In this case, call 119 immediately. Although rare, if stings occur in many areas, there is a risk of death from anaphylaxis. In 2012, a child stung by a Nomura jellyfish also died.

Jellyfish are likely to be found in the sea with lots of bubbles or floating substances.

 

If you encounter a jellyfish, it is best to avoid it. You should slowly and carefully exit the water without touching it. Even dead jellyfish can retain their toxicity, so it is better not to touch them.

If stung by a jellyfish, immediately get out of the water and rinse the affected area with seawater or saline solution.

 

Using tap water, bottled water, or vinegar is strictly prohibited. Zeppo cells containing toxins tend to spread more quickly when in contact with plain water or acidic substances.

 

 After washing the bitten area, use a credit card or plastic spatula to scrape and remove the embedded needle from the skin. 

 

There are also methods such as removing it directly with tweezers or wooden chopsticks. If you are stung by a small jellyfish and the sting is not clearly visible, it is safer to have it removed at a hospital.

 

If the pain persists, soaking the affected area in lukewarm water can help alleviate the symptoms.

 

When stung by a jellyfish

 

If stung by a jellyfish, immediately get out of the water and rinse the affected area with seawater or saline solution.

 

After washing the bitten area, use a credit card or plastic spatula to scrape and remove the embedded needle from the skin.

 

If the pain persists, soaking the affected area in lukewarm water can help alleviate the symptoms.