Kaufman M B
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, Boston.
Pediatr Emerg Care. 1992 Feb;8(1):27-8. doi: 10.1097/00006565-199202000-00007.
Portuguese man-of-war and jellyfish stings are common occurrence in the coastal waters of the southern United States. Signs and symptoms of Portuguese man-of-war envenomation usually appear immediately following a sting but may be delayed for several hours. Reactions are commonly localized and comprise pain, paresthesia, and intense burning with a linear, red, papular eruption or urticaria at the contact site. Systemic signs may include nausea, myalgia, headache, chills, or pallor. Cardiovascular collapse and death have been reported. Venom can be inactivated with dilute acetic acid (vinegar), proteolytic meat tenderizer, or baking soda. Tentacle debris should be removed. Resolution of symptoms usually occurs within 72 hours, without sequelae.
僧帽水母和水母蜇伤在美国南部沿海水域很常见。僧帽水母蜇伤的体征和症状通常在蜇伤后立即出现，但也可能延迟数小时。反应通常局限于局部，包括疼痛、感觉异常，以及接触部位出现线状、红色丘疹性皮疹或荨麻疹并伴有强烈烧灼感。全身症状可能包括恶心、肌痛、头痛、寒战或面色苍白。曾有心血管衰竭和死亡的报告。毒液可用稀醋酸（醋）、蛋白水解嫩肉粉或小苏打使其失活。应清除触手残骸。症状通常在72小时内消退，且无后遗症。
