Stingray Injury (cont.)
Medical Author:
David DuBois, MD, MS, FAAEM, FACEP
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
IN THIS ARTICLE
PicturesMedia file 1: The author, Dr. DuBois, diving with stingrays. Photo by Linda DuBois.
Media type: Photo Media file 2: Stingray spine. It is clear why these can cause either a
puncture wound or a slashing laceration. The size of the spine depends on the
size and type of the stingray. Toothpick to pencil size is typical. Photo courtesy of Cecil Berry 
Synonyms and Keywordsstingray injury, rays, manta rays, skates, tetanus Viewer Comments & ReviewsStingray Injury - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment did you receive for your stingray injury? Stingray Injury - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your stingray injury? |
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Stingrays (ie, elasmobranchs) are bottom-dwelling cartilaginous fish that have a flattened body, one or more stout spines on the tail, gill slits on the lower surface of the head, teeth modified into 2 large crushing plates, and no dorsal fin.
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