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Prevention Tips in Field. Normally not aggressive but will bite when disturbed Shake out clothing and shoes at end of work day (items that hang in storage) Wear Gloves ( cloth) Eliminate clutter, long standing piles of wood. Brown Recluse Spider. Brown Recluse - Violin. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Prevention Tips in Field
Normally not aggressive but will bite when disturbed
Shake out clothing and shoes at end of work day(items that hang in storage)
Wear Gloves ( cloth)
Eliminate clutter, long standing piles of wood
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Brown Recluse Spider
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Brown Recluse - Violin
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Black Widow Spider
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Range: This species occurs in West Virginia from the eastern panhandle, through the Alleghenies south to Mingo and Mercer Counties. This distribution is likely a result of the mountainous terrain found in these areas.
Timber Rattlesnake
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Northern Copperhead
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First Aid for Brown Recluse
Remain calm and collect spider if possible for ID
Apply antiseptic and apply ice packs
Transport victim to emergency room
Key is fast administration of cortisone-type hormones to combatthe hemolysis and systemic complications
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Range: This species occurs in West Virginia from the eastern panhandle, through the Alleghenies south to Mingo and Mercer Counties. This distribution is likely a result of the mountainous terrain found in these areas.
Timber Rattlesnake
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Northern Copperhead
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Brown Recluse Spider
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Brown Recluse
Symptoms -2-8 hour awareness/reaction to bite
sting followed by intense pain
small white blister at bite site surrounded by swollen hours
volcano lesion within 24 hours surrounding site
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Control of Lyme Disease
Use a DEET- based repellent as Permanone
Wear light clothes and cover -up
Tuck in clothes
Inspect Inspect Inspect your clothes
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Lyme Disease
A characteristic bullseye rash at the bite site
Symptoms include: fatigue, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches
Unchecked:developed symptoms include inflammation of joints
Early detection is critical
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First Aid... First Steps…
1. Remove tick with sharp tweezers, close to skin
2. Avoid crushing the tick
3. Save tick for ID/ flush
4. Wash and disinfect area of bite
5. Medical attention
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Summary Slide
• Poison Sumac, Oak
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Poison Sumac, OakBest Defense is to avoid exposure
cover up legs, arms
Sumac and Ivy Blocks are on market
sensitive/allergy persons require medical attention( within 1-4 hours)
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Heat Heat Heat
Heat Cramps: associated with exercise
severe cramps in legs and abdomen
weak and sweating
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Managing Heat Cramps
Increase salt intake
prevention first ( breaks)
Move victim to cool area
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Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms include pale skin and profuse sweating
nausea and/or vomiting
Dilation of Pupils
Weakness or reduced level of consciousness
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Managing Heat Exhaustion
Prevention
Move victim to cool arealoosen clothing
Apply Ice packs or cool water to skin
Elevate legs above heart
provide cool liquids
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Heat Stroke
Symptoms includeSymptoms include high body temperature
Reddish tinge to skin
Rapid Pulse
Nausea and vomiting
Weak and dizzy
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Managing Heat Stroke
Call Doctor immediately or get to an emergency room
Reduce body temperature as fast as possible
Elevate head
Provide with Fluids ( if victim will accept)
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Fun in the Sun
Sunscreen even if you are not at risk
Sunglasses and hat (extended brim)
Recommend screening for melanoma
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ABCD’s of Melanoma Detection
A symmetry
B order irregular
C olor varies
D iameter larger than pencil or eraser
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Field Emergencies
Sign out procedures
Buddy system
Car Phone
First Aid Kit, extinguisher in vehicle
Direct travel to local Emergency Room
Hint to Phil- may need tailoring