A large skin reaction involves swelling and redness that spreads away from the site of the bite or sting. It may involve an entire limb or a broad area of the body. A large skin reaction is defined as swelling across two major joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder.
Signs of a large skin reaction include the following:
- The reaction is usually at its worst after 48 hours.
- The reaction may last as long as 7 days.
- Fatigue and nausea may be present.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine and Envenomation Specialist |
| Last Updated | February 1, 2008 |
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Last Updated: 02/01/2008
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