When?
while swimming near shore
while swimming offshore
while surfing
while diving
while fishing
while walking on beach
other:
Describe what you were doing when you got stung.
Beach
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City
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State
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Country
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Onset of Pain
immediately
1-2 minutes
over 2 minutes
no real pain
other:
Pain_Lasted How Long
1-5 minutes
6-20 minutes
over 20 minutes
only after treatment
no real pain
other:
Where Stung
face
mouth
hands
arms
legs
stomach
chest
head
feet
other:
Enter the location(s) on your body where you got stung.
Type of Jellyfish
Common Jellyfish
Portuguese Man o War
Box Jellyfish
Lion's Mane
Blue Bottle
Mauve Stinger
String Jellyfish
Salps
Compass
Barrel
other:
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How many?
one
2-5
more than 5
I don't know
too many
other:
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How many jellyfish?
1-10
10-100
more than 100
thousands
not sure
other:
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Did it hurt?
it was absolutely painful
it hurt a lot
not too bad
not at all
other:
Describe pain
intense
stinging pain
itching
rash
raised dotted welts
raised continuous welts
other:
Sting appearance
long and stringy
maze of squiggly lines
red dots in a line
big red spots
other:
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Result
nothing
not much
itching
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
swelling
abdominal pain
numbness
tingling
muscle spasms
paralysis
difficulty breathing
other:
Describe the result.
Treatment?
no treatment
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
pain killer or pain medication
topical steroids or steroids by mouth
antibiotics
vinegar
commercial sting products
shaving cream
baking soda
other:
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How Tentacles removed?
by hand
by towel
by water
by a lifeguard
by medical professionals
by tweezers
with gloves
other:
Explain how were the tentacles were removed.
Who treated you?
myself
friend
lifeguard
paramedic
doctor or nurse
other:
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Number of Occasions
Yes
No
Have you been stung on more than one occasion?
Your Age (when stung)
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First Name
Last Name
Male
Female
Gender
Country
Country
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