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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A large centipede bit foot or hand causing immediate burning pain, redness, and swelling.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Two puncture marks, immediate burning pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Red swelling within minutes.
Scene hazards: Allergic reaction, Secondary infection
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.
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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tetanus update if wound dirty.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT cut or suck bite.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply tight band above bite.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Centipede bites are always deadly
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Most cause painful local reaction only. Allergic or airway swelling needs emergency care.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ignoring breathing difficulty after bite.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Centipede venom causes intense local pain — usually not life-threatening in adults.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Large tropical species can cause more severe reactions.