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Prevention Of Spider Veins
Seek immediate medical help.
Wash the area with soap and water. Place ice (wrapped in a washcloth or other covering) on the site of the sting for 10 minutes and then off for 10 minutes. Repeat this process. If the patient has blood flow problems, reduce the time the ice is used to prevent possible skin damage.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the spider
- Time of the bite
- Area of the body that was bitten
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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