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Insect Sting Alert

Source: www.ombudmhmr.state.mn.us
Topic: Insect Stings
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Sort Desciption: Insect Sting Alert Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities This Medical Alert is based on the work of the Medical Review Subcommittee and should be posted prominently. ...

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Insect Sting Alert Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities This Medical Alert is based on the work of the Medical Review Subcommittee and should be posted prominently. The Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities works to improve the services provided to people with disabilities by communicating important information found in the Medical Review Subcommittees reviews of deaths and serious injuries. Thank you for promptly reporting deaths and serious injuries. You are helping us to meet our mission. This Medical Update provides information regarding the hazards of insect stings from Hymenoptera (yellow jackets, hornets, wasps and bees) and some information on background, prevention and treatment of stings. On the reverse side of the alert is the story that brought this issue to our attention. Most people have a localized reaction to insect stings (redness, pain, swelling, itching or burning at the site) making the sting an aggravation. However, when you are hypersensitive or allergic to the stings it becomes an emergency situation. For 50 to 100 people each year, an insect sting causes a sudden drop in blood pressure, shock and death. This is called anaphylactic shock. In addition, many people suffer significant reactions from stings that do not result in death. Important things to remember about insect stings: Inquire about allergies and check past history. Add this to your admission assessment checklist. If the client has an allergy, offer to assist in obtaining an emergency bracelet. Inform the clients physician about the level of care at your facility. Doctors in the community often believe that persons receiving services for mental health, developmental disabilities and chemical dependency have more nursing supervision than they actually do. Some clients are at facilities that do not have staff trained to provide injections. Check with the clients physician for the most appropria ...

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