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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis — ACEM Fellowship MCQ

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A swimmer has linear erythematous welts and intense local pain after a bluebottle sting. There are no systemic features. Which first aid is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: B — Hot-water immersion for bluebottle pain relief

Explanation lettering: C = shown as A · A = shown as B · B = shown as C

A is correct. For an uncomplicated bluebottle sting, remove tentacles with seawater and use tolerably hot-water immersion for pain relief. The other methods are intended for different exposures or can worsen pain.

Reference: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Non-venomous marine stings clinical tool: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/tools/non-venomous-marine-stings