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If the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, commence resuscitation, follow the Basic Life Support Flowchart (ANZCOR Guideline 8).
- Move the person to a safe place.
- If the person has signs of anaphylaxis, follow First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Guideline (ANZCOR Guideline 9.2.7).5.
- In the case of a tick bite, follow the advice of ASCIA.2 For small ticks (larvae and nymphs) use permethrin cream (available at pharmacies). For adult ticks, freeze with an ether containing spray- see tiara.org.au. Avoid the use of freezing or permethrin cream for ticks close to the eyes, genitals or in ear canal
- For tick bite, if in a remote location, or freezing is not possible, consultation with healthcare professionals is recommended. If this is not possible, assess whether there is a history of anaphylaxis to tick bite. If there is a history of anaphylaxis to tick bite, the person should be carrying an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector (eg Epipen™) and this should be used according to ANZCOR Guideline 9.2.7. If attempting removal of ticks in remote locations where there is no known anaphylaxis to tick bite, do not squeeze the body of the tick; use the most fine tipped forceps available to grasp the tick as close as possible to the skin.5
- For all bites and stings, apply a cold compress to help reduce pain and swelling (except in the case of tick bites).
- Monitor the person for signs of severe allergic reaction (difficulty speaking, breathing difficulties, collapse, abdominal symptoms and generalized rash).
- Send for an ambulance if multiple stings to the face or tongue have occurred or there is a history of anaphylaxis to the sting or tick.
Instructional information regarding auto injectors can be accessed from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) webpage: http://www.allergy.org.au/health-professionals/anaphylaxis-resources
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How many types of ticks are there in Australia?\
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There are over 70 different types of ticks in Australia. They are especially common along the east coast. In eastern Australia, most tick bites are caused by the paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus (also sometimes called a grass tick, seed tick or bush tick).
Are ticks safe in Australia?-
Australia has specific challenges, particularly around allergies, anaphylaxis, and mammalian meat allergy from bites from one particular tick (the Australian paralysis tick), and therefore has different recommendations for the safe management and removal of ticks than the rest of the world.
Are there tick-borne diseases in Australia? -
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