Wilderness: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish (cont.)
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Scott D. Fell, DO, FAAEM
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Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. IN THIS ARTICLE
When to Seek Medical CareAll cases of scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish poisoning require medical attention to ensure no foreign material remains in the wound. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Wilderness: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish
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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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