Citation

Evans RJ, Davies RS. J. Accid. Emerg. Med. 1996; 13(3): 224-225.

Affiliation

Welsh National Poisons Unit, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8733672

PMCID

PMC1342704

Abstract

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.

Language: en