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If someone needs immediate help with centipede bite, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A large centipede bit foot or hand causing immediate burning pain, redness, and swelling.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Wash bite. Cold pack. Call 112 if breathing trouble or severe swelling.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Two puncture marks, immediate burning pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Red swelling within minutes.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Centipede venom causes intense local pain — usually not life-threatening in adults.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Large tropical species can cause more severe reactions.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Kill or remove centipede safely with stick — do not bare-hand catch.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sit person down — pain can cause fainting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cold compress 10 minutes on/off.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pain medicine per label if not allergic.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wash, cool, monitor. No tourniquets or cutting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if throat tightness, wheeze, or child with face bite.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clinic if pain uncontrolled or spreading cellulitis.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Antihistamine or steroids in severe local reaction per doctor.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut or suck bite.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply tight band above bite.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Centipede bites are always deadly
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most cause painful local reaction only. Allergic or airway swelling needs emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ignoring breathing difficulty after bite.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Active dog attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A dog is currently biting, chasing, or mauling a person.
Bee/wasp swarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person is being stung by many bees or wasps, or has dozens of stings — a life-threatening emergency.
Rabid animal
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was bitten, scratched, or had saliva contact with a wound from an animal acting rabid — foaming, paralysis, aggression, or unusual behavior.
Crocodile encounter
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone else is near, being attacked by, or was bitten by a crocodile or alligator.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tetanus update if wound dirty.