Marine Sting: Difference between revisions

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==Mechanism==
#REDIRECT[[Marine toxins, envenomations, and bites]]
*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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