Marine Sting
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