Stingray injury.
A case of stingray injury is reported. Local symptoms and signs include intense pain, oedema around the wound, erythema and petechiae. Systemic symptoms and signs include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, diaphoresis, syncope, headache, muscle fasciculations, and cardiac arrhythmias. Treatment aims to reverse local and systemic effects of the venom, alleviate pain, and prevent infection. Antitetanus prophylaxis is important. Treatment for anaphylaxis may be necessary.
Evans
R J
RJ
Welsh National Poisons Unit, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff.
Davies
R S
RS
D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005397:Fish Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005400:Fishes, Poisonous; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D014945:Wound Healing
D005397:Fish Venoms