Citation

Turner B, Sullivan P. Med. J. Aust. 1980; 2(7): 394-395.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Australian Medical Association, Publisher Australasian Medical Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6109229

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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