กลับไปยังคลังข้อมูลอันตรายสูง
marine
Irukandji Jellyfish
Carukia barnesi
มีพิษ
รายละเอียด
Tiny jellyfish about the size of a fingernail. The sting itself is mild, but severe systemic 'Irukandji syndrome' follows 20–40 minutes later.
ถิ่นอาศัย
Open coastal water, often far from shore. Nearly invisible.
พบในประเทศไทย
Andaman coast and Gulf of Thailand, reported around Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui.
อาการ
- Mild initial sting
- Delayed severe back/muscle cramps (20–40 min)
- Vomiting
- Sweating & anxiety
- Dangerously high blood pressure
ปฐมพยาบาล — ควรทำ
- Get out of the water
- Douse with VINEGAR for 30 seconds
- Do not leave the person alone — symptoms are delayed
- Hospital immediately
ห้ามทำ
- DO NOT use fresh water
- DO NOT assume a mild sting is harmless