11) Scorpion Sting First Response Closing Thoughts

Effective scorpion sting first response can be overwhelming. There are 2 important foundations that you should keep in mind.

These are:

• Predicting outcomes based upon the venomosity rule of thumb, factors influencing symptoms severity, and red flags will give you the ability to make an early judgement as to what to do!
• Recognising symptoms and which class they fall into.

If you are still unsure about a scorpion sting event, then always be on the cautious side and make use of a Poison Information Helpline.

Good advice to remember when responding to a scorpion sting is:

• It is all about the patient.
• Always, be on the safe side.
• If you need help, ask for advice.
• Learn from every experience and strive to do better next time.

This book gives you the knowledge, and with time you will gain the experience that will help you respond more effectively. This book is all about planting a seed that germinates for the greater good of society and the environment.

This short course has created a basic and functional understanding, offering the foundations on which to build. Responding to a scorpion sting will be an experience that will have prompted numerous questions and a desire to delve deeper. I would encourage you to learn more about scorpions by:

• Visiting a reptile park.
• Attending an event or course.
• Spend time with a specialist who understands the subject.

Over time, your understanding of first response for any kind of envenomation will deepen and evolve. Make your understanding of envenomation and first response a life-long pursuit.