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Since the longer a tick stays attached to someone the more likely they are to become infected with a disease, their prompt removal is
approaches can increase the amount of saliva the tick transfers to its host. Experts suggest the following protocol for tick removal:
1. Tweezers - Use fine point tweezers to grasp the tick at the place of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2. Pull - Gently pull the tick straight out. Avoid crushing the tick's body and do not be alarmed if the tick's mouthparts remain in the
skin. Once the mouthparts are removed from the rest of the tick, it can no longer transmit bacteria. If the tick is accidentally crushed,
clean the skin with soap and warm water or alcohol.
Don’t use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail polish, or other products to remove a tick.
3. Save - Place the tick in a small vial or sealable bag with a damp paper towel to prevent it from dehydrating. If warranted by the
victim's physician, protecting the tick from dehydration aids in its identification.
4. Clean - Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers and cleanse the bite site.
5. Identify – Bring the tick in for (tick identification and/or prophylactic medication) with his/her physician.
Swift removal of a tick may prevent you from becoming infected with a potentially serious disease.
References:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_tickremoval.htm, Tick Removal, Centers for Disease Control, Retrieved August 21, 2008,
Centers for Disease Control Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, 2008.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ticks/article_em.htm, Ticks, Retrieved August 22, 2008, WebMD Inc., 2008.
http://www.lyme.org/ticks/removal.html, Tick Removal, Retrieved August 21, 2008, Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc., 2008.
MLA’s medical advisor, Dr. Maloney’s published article in the Wisconsin Medical Journal
The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest
-there is a pdf logo at the bottom.
-click on it and up pops all the pages in that month's journal.
-select pages 32-35 and page 39(quiz)
-hit download and you'll be given the 5 pages in pdf form
Make sure you bring a copy to your doctor if you need to be seen for a tick bite
approaches can increase the amount of saliva the tick transfers to its host. Experts suggest the following protocol for tick removal:
1. Tweezers - Use fine point tweezers to grasp the tick at the place of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2. Pull - Gently pull the tick straight out. Avoid crushing the tick's body and do not be alarmed if the tick's mouthparts remain in the
skin. Once the mouthparts are removed from the rest of the tick, it can no longer transmit bacteria. If the tick is accidentally crushed,
clean the skin with soap and warm water or alcohol.
Don’t use petroleum jelly, a hot match, nail polish, or other products to remove a tick.
3. Save - Place the tick in a small vial or sealable bag with a damp paper towel to prevent it from dehydrating. If warranted by the
victim's physician, protecting the tick from dehydration aids in its identification.
4. Clean - Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers and cleanse the bite site.
5. Identify – Bring the tick in for (tick identification and/or prophylactic medication) with his/her physician.
Swift removal of a tick may prevent you from becoming infected with a potentially serious disease.
References:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_tickremoval.htm, Tick Removal, Centers for Disease Control, Retrieved August 21, 2008,
Centers for Disease Control Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Disease, 2008.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ticks/article_em.htm, Ticks, Retrieved August 22, 2008, WebMD Inc., 2008.
http://www.lyme.org/ticks/removal.html, Tick Removal, Retrieved August 21, 2008, Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc., 2008.
MLA’s medical advisor, Dr. Maloney’s published article in the Wisconsin Medical Journal
The Management of Ixodes scapularis Bites in the Upper Midwest
-there is a pdf logo at the bottom.
-click on it and up pops all the pages in that month's journal.
-select pages 32-35 and page 39(quiz)
-hit download and you'll be given the 5 pages in pdf form
Make sure you bring a copy to your doctor if you need to be seen for a tick bite
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