According to the narration of the baby's mother, on 1.5, while playing with the waves, P.L discovered a transparent object drifting near the shore. Due to curiosity, the baby hugged this jellyfish. Shortly thereafter, children appear serious skin lesions including redness, redness, blisters and water burning into streaks, accompanied by swelling, sloping, inflammation, itching, burning and stinging sensation in the forearm and back of the hands on both sides, in accordance with the contact with the tentacles of jellyfish.
Thanks to the close coordination between the Dermatology Department and the Emergency - Anti-Poison Department of the National Children's Hospital, the child patient was actively treated with systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-irritation drugs, and topical medication and care. After about a week, the dermatitis gradually improved significantly, the damaged skin was no longer swollen and had no more fluid deposits.
Dr. Pham Thi Mai Huong, Department of Dermatology - National Children's Hospital warned that the sea tourism season is approaching, the case of patient L is an important warning for parents and people. Early recognition of symptoms and proper handling of children or adults who are accidentally exposed to seaweed will help reduce the severity of dermatitis, avoiding unwanted complications.
Seaweed is a soft-bodied, bonesless animal that lives mainly in water environment. The body of a jellyfish consists of 95% water and 5% protein, nerve cells, muscles. The Jade has a transparent trunk, a cartilage up to 60m long depending on the species, containing thousands of small feathers carrying venom.
Jelly poison includes protein toxins that destroy cell membranes, affect the nervous system, cause pain and damage to tissues; enzymes that destroy cells, cause inflammation and swelling; and allergens that cause itching, rashes, and even life-threatening anaphylaxis if not treated promptly.
Initial treatment for itchy stings:
If the child has symptoms of vomiting, shortness of breath, chest pain, cyanosis, immediately call for medical support and keep the child with limited movement, do not rub the affected area.
Remove the skin's jelly, wear gloves or use a shield to avoid contact with toxins.
Wash the wound with seawater, without using soft drinks; if there is 3-5% vinegar, rinse for 30 seconds to inhibit the toxins.
Use a spoon or light scratch to remove toxic cells on the skin.
Relieve pain by applying warm water 40-45 degrees or applying ice to wrap the plastic bag, use painkillers if needed.
Use moisturizer or corticoids, anti- histamine to reduce itching, swelling and pain.
Do not apply cigarettes, urine or substances of unknown origin to avoid further damage.
After that, the child was taken to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
