Allotment garden apparently killed by wasp stings

The man suffers from lethal bites of wasps on hedge furs

In North Rhine-Westphalia, according to media reports, a man dies of several wasp stings. The gardener had apparently cut a nest of wasps during mowing hedges. Subsequent attacks of insects did not survive the 50 years.

A wasp sting is not usually a particular health hazard. The pain and swelling in the area of ​​the puncture are the usual symptoms. However, wasp stings become dangerous in people with allergies or when a sting occurs in the mouth and throat, the swelling of which blocks the trachea. Even an extremely high number of stitches can pose a health risk. The extent to which one of these (or more) factors was present in the deceased has not yet been clarified conclusively.

No return from ambulance

The 50-year-old man had already cut the hedge in his garden in Herne and inadvertently damaged the nest of the wasp. The wasps attacked and stabbed the man several times in the face. If the wasps also reached the airways, they were unclear at first. On the spot in the family garden, the alarmed ambulance tried to revive the man, but to no avail, reported the news agency "dpa" events. Until now, an allergic shock can not be ruled out by the police

How to react to a wasp sting in case of emergency?

In principle, home remedies for wasp stings can be of invaluable help. In the case of an allergy to insect bites known, the suspicion of such and in the case of bites in the mouth and throat, but the contact of an emergency doctor is necessary. Until they arrive, those present should provide first aid. Cool the puncture site with an ice pack or insulated bag as well as the shock position of the affected person or a breathing posture such as the "coach seat", where patients sit with the upper body folded and the arms supported on the thighs. If the bites become unconscious, they must be placed in a stable lateral position, and the respiratory arrest requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (Fp)