Wilderness: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish (cont.)
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Treatment
- Remove the exposed person from the water to prevent drowning.
- Immerse the wound for 30-90 minutes in water as hot as the poisoned person can tolerate. Repeat as necessary to control pain.
- Use tweezers to remove any spines in the wound.
- Scrub the wound with soap and water. Then flush the affected area with fresh water.
- Do not apply tape to close the wound.
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The family Scorpaenidae represents a large array of fish characterized by the ability to envenomate with various types of specialized spines.
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