Introduction: Your Role in Marine First Response

Consider this document your standard operating procedure for jellyfish envenomation. Your actions in the first five minutes will dictate the victim’s outcome. Master this protocol. Rapid, accurate assessment and treatment are paramount to mitigate severe pain, prevent complications, and manage potentially life-threatening systemic reactions. This guide provides the standardized, evidence-based protocol for on-site management. To execute these protocols correctly, you must first understand the fundamental mechanics of the weapon you are facing.