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==Background==
===Mechanism===
*Punctures skin to introduce venom
*Generally local symptoms without systemic effects
==Diagnosis==
===Symptoms===
*Vary with species
*Generally local pain
*Systemic symptoms can include  vomiting, hypotension, muscle cramps, paralysis, cardiac arrest
==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Marine envenomation DDX}}
{{Marine envenomation DDX}}
==Treatment==
*Supportive
*If visible remove spines and stinger
*'''Immediately immerse wound in hot water (45°C for 30-90min)'''
*Clean area
*Tetanus prophylaxis
*Antivenom exists for stonefish toxicity


==Sources==
==Sources==
*Auerbach PS. Marine envenomations. N Engl J Med. 1991.
*Auerbach PS. Marine envenomations. N Engl J Med. 1991.
*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.


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Revision as of 20:37, 24 October 2014

Differential Diagnosis

Marine toxins, envenomations, and bites

Sources

  • Auerbach PS. Marine envenomations. N Engl J Med. 1991.
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