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Scorpionfish Sting

The fins of these prickly fish carry poisonous venom. A scorpion fish sting causes intense pain and swelling at the site of the sting. Swelling can spread to affect an entire arm or leg within minutes.

Symptoms

Diarrhea	Paralysis
Fainting	Seizures
Heart Rate Changes (may be fast or slow)	Shortness of Breath
Nausea and Vomiting

Steps

Get out of the water immediately, reassure and keep the person calm.

Rinse the wound with clean water

Immerse the wound in hot but non-scalding water (110 to 113° F) for 30 to 90 minutes.

The patient should be made to lie down and the injured foot (or other body-part) should be elevated above the rest of the body.

The leg should be propped up and the knee bent so that the foot is immersed in a bowl of hot water which is supported at a level above that of the bed, ground or bench upon which the victim is lying.