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  • Marine Biology
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Jellyfish are globally distributed marine invertebrates.
  • Jellyfish stings (envenomations) can elicit a spectrum of clinical reactions, from localized cutaneous effects to severe systemic and potentially fatal outcomes.
  • Current first aid practices for jellyfish stings lack robust scientific validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and critically discuss existing literature on first aid and treatment recommendations for jellyfish stings.
  • To synthesize evidence supporting various management strategies.
  • To propose a practical, evidence-informed approach to managing jellyfish envenomations.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of scientific databases.
  • Systematic review and synthesis of studies evaluating jellyfish sting first aid and treatments.
  • Analysis of envenoming species and associated clinical presentations.

Main Results:

  • A wide array of first aid measures are employed globally.
  • Limited high-quality evidence supports the efficacy of many commonly used treatments.
  • The severity of sting reactions is highly dependent on the specific jellyfish species involved.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for further high-quality research, particularly randomized controlled trials, to establish evidence-based guidelines for jellyfish sting management.
  • A practical, evidence-based approach to first aid is essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Understanding species-specific venom toxicity is crucial for effective treatment.