Schmidt sting pain index
Schmidt Sting Pain Index
The Schmidt Sting Pain Index is a pain scale rating the relative pain caused by different Hymenoptera stings. It is mainly the work of Justin O. Schmidt, an entomologist at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, Arizona. Schmidt has published a number of papers on the subject, and claims to have been stung by the majority of stinging Hymenoptera.
Pronunciation
Schmidt: /ʃmɪt/ Sting: /stɪŋ/ Pain: /peɪn/ Index: /ˈɪndɛks/
Etymology
The term "Schmidt Sting Pain Index" is named after its creator, Justin O. Schmidt. The words "sting", "pain", and "index" are derived from Old English "stingan", "peona", and Latin "index" respectively, which mean "pierce", "punishment", and "pointer" or "indicator".
Description
The index rates pain caused by stings on a scale of 0 to 4, with 4 being the most painful. However, it has been criticized for its lack of precision. The index is also notable for its colorful descriptions of the pain caused by each sting. For example, the sting of the Bullet Ant (rated at a 4+) is described as "pure, intense, brilliant pain...like walking over flaming charcoal with a 3-inch rusty nail in your heel."
Related Terms
- Hymenoptera: A large order of insects that includes bees, ants, wasps, and sawflies.
- Justin O. Schmidt: An American entomologist, who is the creator of the Schmidt Sting Pain Index.
- Carl Hayden Bee Research Center: A USDA Agricultural Research Service facility in Tucson, Arizona, where Schmidt conducted much of his research.
- Bullet Ant: A species of ant with the most painful sting, according to the Schmidt Sting Pain Index.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schmidt sting pain index
- Wikipedia's article - Schmidt sting pain index
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