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Tick Removal
The key is to not cause the tick stress. Old methods such as hot match, hot oil, suffocation or fingertips will cause regurgitation of the stomach contents into the victims blood which is what you don't want.
INTRADERMAL BLISTER TECHNIQUE
This is where an injection of Xylocaine with Adrenaline is administered intradermally underneathe the tick. It will generate a large blister at the site. Ticks will release their grip due to the lack of blood to feed on, and because of "positive pressure" from the temporary swelling. The tick will back out on its own in a short time.
If this method is not reasonable for you, here's one more.You will need the assistance of another person if you are the victim. *this technique can also be used on animals.
STRAW AND KNOT METHOD
Use an ordinary drinking straw and place it at a 45 degree angle over the tick (the straw is simply being used as a guide to direct the knot). Next, take a length of thread and tie a loose knot at the top or midsection of the straw. Now, slide your knot down the straw to the site. Position the knot underneath the tick's belly, so that the knot will encircle the embedded part only. Slowly tighten the knot to close snugly around the jaws. Now, remove the straw and pull the thread in a steady upward motion. This will cause the tick to detach, without regurgitation.
Once the tick is out, via any of these methods, you may notice a small amount of blood at the bite site. It's either from the victim but more commonly the tick. In either case, it's best to at least wash the site well with an anti-bacterial soap. Follow up, when available, with an antiseptic.
Considering the seriousness of the disease the wise physician may decide to administer antibiotics before waiting for symptoms. Lyme has been detected in cerebral spinal fluid within hours of the bite. Once symptoms are present the disease has disseminated into the system to some unknown extent.
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