About Us | Privacy | Site Map
June 18, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A

Wilderness: Sea Urchin Puncture (cont.)

Medical Author:
Medical Editor:

Prevention

  • Look carefully when exiting the ocean, particularly in areas that are rocky, have coral, or ironshore coral.

  • If an exit is covered with urchins, try to pick an alternate exit to avoid injury.

  • Do not handle marine life. Marine animals are sensitive to human touch, and handling or moving them may stress the animal or remove protective covering on the scales or skin.

Must Read Articles Related to Wilderness: Sea Urchin Puncture

Scuba Diving: Barotrauma and Decompression Sickness
Barotrauma/Decompression Sickness Barotrauma and decompression sickness refers to medical problems that occur during diving. These problems include decompression illness (the bends), external ea...learn more >>
Catfish Sting
Catfish Sting Catfish stings occur when a person accidentally steps on a catfish, or handles it after catching it. Catfish have external spines near their fins that sting. Tr...learn more >>
Decompression Syndromes: The Bends
Decompression Syndromes: The Bends The bends, or decompression sickness occur when nitrogen bubbles expand in the bloodstream and tissues when a scuba diver surfaces too fast. Treatment for the b...learn more >>

Viewer Comments & Reviews

Dive Medicine: Sea Urchin Puncture Wound - Experience

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

Share your sea urchin wound experience.

Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

Please acknowledge your agreement




Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape

Echinoderm Envenomation »

The phylum Echinodermata includes a diverse group of marine animals that are slow moving and nonaggressive, including brittle stars (class Ophiuroidea), starfish (class Asteroidea), sea urchins (class Echinoidea), and sea cucumbers (class Holothuroidea).

Read More on Medscape Reference »


Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies