Fish Spine Needle Injury Advice
The cause of fish spine injuries can be a puncture from spine bearing marine creature, such as stingrays, scorpion fish, stonefish, catfish, weaver fish, starfish, sea urchins, and crown of thorns among others.
Fish Spine Injury Symptoms
- Puncture wound, lacerations and bleeding
- Immediate pain and acute if venomous
- Grey/blue discoloration around the puncture site
- Nausea and vomiting
- Shock
- Irrational behavior, panic, reduced level of consciousness
- Death (rare)
Fish Spine Injury Treatment
- Control any severe bleeding if present
- Remove a spine but only if loose and easy to do so
- Immerse the wound in hot, but not scalding, water (45C)
- Test the water temperature and leave immersed for 30 - 90 minutes
- If hot water doesn't offer relief, apply ice/cold packs to the wound
- Treat for shock
- Use analgesics as directed
- Clean the wound by scrubbing with soap and fresh water then rinse with fresh water
- Apply local antiseptics and seek medical advice
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