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Revision as of 01:02, 18 April 2014
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 30-90min) (hot water breaks down venom)
- Clean area
- Tetanus prophylaxis
- Antivenom exists for stonefish toxicity
Sources
- Atkinson PRT. Is hot water immersion an effective treatment for marine envenomation? Emergency Medicine Journal. 2006;23(7):503–508. doi:10.1136/emj.2005.028456.