The ARC Guideline 8.9.6 Envenomation – Jellyfish Strings has been revised. This guideline focuses predominantly on tropical envenomation by the box jellyfish and other jellyfish that may cause Irukandji syndrome.

The new guideline highlights that because of the differences in jellyfish species around Australi recognition and management of jellyfish envenomation may vary, however, if the species causing the sting cannot be clearly identified as harmless or due to a bluebottle, the casualty should be treated with a diluted solution of 4-6% vinegar.

The Australian Resuscitation Council continually reviews and updates guidelines by consultation with member bodies and other experts and aims to promote uniformity and standardisation of resuscitation and first aid recognition and management in Australia.