First Aid - Scorpion Stings

This course has been discontinued.

Scorpions can be found throughout most of the United States. However, the only scorpion commonly thought to be dangerous to a healthy adult is the bark scorpion, which is typically found in the Southwest. In most cases, a scorpion sting calls for only some minor first aid and perhaps some rest. But bites from a bark scorpion, or bites to children, elderly, or ill people, may require additional first aid. This course explains first aid for a scorpion bite. It also explains where scorpions live and what they look like; gives tips for preventing scorpion bites; and explains the symptoms of scorpion bites.

•Describe what a scorpion looks like •Explain where in the United States scorpions live •Explain the type of areas where scorpions tend to be found •State where the only potentially fatal scorpion in the United States lives •List some tips for preventing scorpion stings •List some symptoms of mild reactions to scorpion stings •Explain proper first aid for mild scorpion stings •List some symptoms of severe reactions to scorpion stings •Explain proper first aid for severe reactions to scorpion stings