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.