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. 1980 Oct 4;2(7):394-5.

Disarming the bluebottle: treatment of Physalia envenomation

B Turner, P Sullivan
  • PMID: 6109229

Disarming the bluebottle: treatment of Physalia envenomation

B Turner et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

Clinical tests of the efficacy of various treatments of bluebottle (Physalia physalis) stings were conducted on 20 volunteers. Vinegar and aluminium sulphate solution (Stingose) gave a significant reduction in pain 15 minutes after application when compared with the control sites which were treated with sea water. The application of methylated spirits caused a significant increase in pain compared to salt water.

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