Wilderness: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish (cont.)
Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
N Stuart Harris, MD, MFA
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Kimo Takayesu, MD
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When to Seek Medical CareAll cases of scorpionfish, lionfish, and stonefish poisoning require medical attention to ensure no foreign material remains in the wound. Antivenom is given, especially for stonefish poisoning. |
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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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