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*If visible remove spines and stinger | *If visible remove spines and stinger | ||
*'''Immediately immerse wound in hot water (45°C for 90)''' (hot water breaks down venom | *'''Immediately immerse wound in hot water (45°C for 90)''' (hot water breaks down venom) | ||
*Clean area | *Clean area | ||
*Tetanus prophylaxis | *Tetanus prophylaxis | ||
*Antivenom exists for stonefish toxicity | *Antivenom exists for stonefish toxicity | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 5 November 2013
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