5.0 Criteria for Immediate Medical Escalation

Your responsibility extends to knowing when to disengage and escalate. Any of the following criteria mandates immediate transport to a medical facility. No exceptions.

• Presence of ANY Systemic Symptom: Any sign that the reaction is affecting the whole body requires immediate emergency transport. This includes difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, dizziness, or widespread muscle cramps.
• Sting Location: Stings to the face, eyes, or throat are high-risk due to the potential for airway compromise and require immediate professional medical evaluation.
• Victim Demographics: Any significant sting on a child or an elderly individual warrants a professional medical assessment due to their increased vulnerability.
• Large Area of Effect: A sting that covers a large portion of the body, such as an entire limb or a significant portion of the torso, requires hospital-level care.
• Worsening Symptoms: If local symptoms like pain and swelling intensify despite first aid, or if they fail to improve, medical intervention is necessary.

Proper procedure is the only acceptable standard. Your adherence to this protocol will mitigate harm and save lives.