Marine Sting

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Mechanism

  • Punctures skin to introduce venom
  • Generally local symptoms without systemic effects

Symptoms

  • Vary with species
  • Generally local pain
  • Systemic symptoms can include vomiting, hypotension, muscle cramps, paralysis, cardiac arrest

Treatment

  • supportive
  • If visible remove spines and stinger
  • Immediately immerse wound in hot water (45°C for 90) (hot water breaks down venom
  • Clean area
  • Tetanus prophylaxis
  • Antivenom exists for stonefish toxicity
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