He was transferred to intensive care, where he was placed on a ventilator, dialysis, and given life-saving medications as doctors fought to stabilize him.
Experts explain that while a single yellow jacket sting is usually manageable, attacks involving dozens—or in this case, over a hundred—can be life-threatening. Unlike some other venomous bites, there is no specific antivenom for yellow jacket stings, meaning treatment focuses on supporting the body while it processes the toxins.
