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Insect bites and stings
For emergencies (severe reactions):Check the person's airways and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Bites and Stings
Some bites and stings, such as those from venomous snakes, require immediate medical attention, as do a host of others. So often, it is best to check with a medical/emergency practitioner first.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Cooling Treatments
Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain, swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet cool...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cooling Treatments
Cooling or cold treatments are used to decrease pain, minimize swelling, and slow the inflammatory response secondary to injury(usually acute). Cold treatments slow the local physiological activity of the tissues, decrease nerve transmission, and ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Ice Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain
Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
Source:StayWell
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