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Wilderness: Blue-Ringed Octopus Bite (cont.)

Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
N Stuart Harris, MD, MFA
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Kimo Takayesu, MD

Blue-Ringed Octopus Bite Treatment

  • When the blue-ringed octopus has bitten a person, use the following pressure-immobilization technique:

    • Apply pressure to the bite or sting by placing a gauze pad or cloth directly over the wound. The pressure bandage may be held in place by wrapping with a bandage.

    • Pressure should be firm enough to press the pad into the skin, but not so tight as to block circulation.

    • The pressure pack should be released within 8 hours, or as soon as a medical center is reached.
  • If the victim is having difficulty breathing, assist with mouth-to-mouth ventilation.

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