Hi,
Here we are, many of us, about to head off on holidays to the beach. I've been reading about marine stingers of various types.
One of the most common in Oz of course is the bluebottle, especially on the East Coast.
I saw that there has been much research on the best first aid in the last 2-3 years, and recommendations have changed radically:
http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/docs...bluebottle.pdf
..however there is still a lot of confusion out there about it.
Apparently the bluebottle is NOT a box jellyfish (for box jellyfish stings use lots of vinegar as quickly as possible) and for the bluebottle, vinegar is NOT recommended anymore.
Hot water is best for a bluebottle sting, bath or shower, and if that is unavailable, ice packs.
I hope none of us has to try this out
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A great Xmas to everyone, thanks for being out there
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Cheers