Some people believe certain compounds in the urine may offer a poison in the stings of jellyfish. This myth is refuted British Red Cross, which says that vinegar or sea water more effectively address the pain caused.
In Britain, many people believe that urine is the first aid venomous jellyfish stings. Myth is a growing word of mouth is increasingly popular after the model in the comedy series Friends, on the one character that is Monica.
Over the coming school holidays in England, the Red Cross in this country back remind that the myth is not true. There is no scientific evidence which suggested a chemical in urine that can neutralize the poison of jellyfish.
In a release, the British Red Cross said that the pain that comes when stung by a jellyfish appear if nematosit or sting cells containing the poison has penetrated the skin. In order for pain to subside, then it must be neutralized nematosit.
Unlike many believe, so far no evidence that urine is able to neutralize nematosit. In addition to ineffective, urinating on the wound stings of jellyfish are also not a good idea to do at the beach if you do not want to be the center of attention.
Instead, the British Red Cross recommends that washed the wound stings with vinegar water. As quoted from the Telegraph, Friday (07/22/2011), high levels of acid in vinegar can neutralize nematosit so as not remove toxins.
If no opportunity to vinegar, then the sea water could be a temporary alternative. While waiting for first aid, shock victim was taken to a dry place to prevent other jellyfish stings and wounds washed with sea water.
"If someone is stung by a jellyfish, he should be immediately removed from the water so as not stung by jellyfish others. Once on the ground, gently wash with sea water to relieve the pain temporarily," said Joe Mulligan from the British Red Cross.
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AN Uyung Pramudiarja - detikHealth.com
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