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Stingray is a flat cartilage fish with one or more stinging spines in the center of the tail. These fish live in tropical and subtropical waters, so they are easily accessible to humans. Although the stingrays do not actually attack violently, they will use their thorns to defend themselves when stepped on, releasing toxins into the victim's wound. However, you can follow the instructions for the correct handling of a stingray injury.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Recognize serious symptoms

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   Don't be too nervous. Although a ray's sting is painful and frightening, it is rarely fatal. The truth is that most of the risk of death caused by stingrays is usually not from venom infection but from internal damage (if stung in the chest or abdomen), excessive blood loss, allergic reactions or secondary infections. play. However, these complications can be handled by qualified healthcare professionals.

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   Recognize the symptoms. Take a moment to recognize the symptoms you have. Usually include:
   • Hurt
   • Swelling
   • Bleed
   • The body gets weaker
   • Headache
   • Cramp
   • Nausea / Vomiting / Diarrhea
   • Dizziness
   • Heart beat fast
   • Shortness of breath
   • Fainting

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   Treat serious symptoms with priority. Medically, some symptoms are more serious than others. Determine if you have an allergic reaction, heavy bleeding or a venom infection. The appearance of these symptoms requires medical treatment right away.
   • Allergy: Swollen tongue, lips, head, neck or other body parts; shortness of breath, shortness of breath, wheezing; redness / itching; fainting or losing consciousness.
   • Losing a lot of blood: Dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, hypotension, shortness of breath.
   • Venom infection: Headache, dizziness, dizziness, heart palpitations, cramps, epilepsy.

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   Choose the right treatment. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, you will choose the most appropriate medical care. This can be giving yourself first aid, going to a clinic or calling an ambulance.
   • When you have doubts about the effects of your injury, call 911.
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Part 2 of 3: Wound care

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   Wash the wound with sea water. While in the ocean, wash the wound immediately with seawater. Use tongs in the first aid box (if needed) to remove the stingray or fragment from the affected area. Once the wound is washed, get ashore and dry with a clean towel, taking good care not to get worse.
   • DO NOT Take a piece of thorn from the neck, chest or abdomen.

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   Stop bleeding. Bleeding is common after a stingray sting. The best way to stop bleeding is to apply pressure from the finger to the wound or slightly above the wound for a few minutes. The longer the pressure takes, the faster the bleeding will stop.
   • Apply hydrogen peroxide and use pressure to hold the wound to stop bleeding if you cannot control it with direct pressure. Note because hydrogen peroxide will make you feel a throbbing!

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   Soak the wound in hot water. You can incorporate this step using pressure to stop the bleeding. Soaking the wound in warm water helps soothe the pain by denaturing the protein complex venom. The water temperature should be 45 ° C but you should also take care to avoid burns. Soak the wound for 30 - 90 minutes, or until the wound has subsided.

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   Keep an eye on the wound to see if there is inflammation. Proper wound care includes cleaning it up with soap and keeping it dry at all times. Do not cover the wound and apply antibiotic ointment daily. Avoid using antibiotic-free ointments, creams, or lotions on the wound.
   • After a few days, if the wound becomes red, tender, itchy, painful, or begins to swell or discharge pus, go immediately to the nearest medical station or hospital for proper care. You will need to take antibiotics and / or clear pus.
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Part 3 of 3: Getting medical help

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   First aid. Depending on where you are, however, the first aid box is usually easy to find.Ask someone to get you a first aid kit, as you begin to identify your symptoms and treat the wound. The useful first aid tools you need include:
   • Gauze
   • Wound cleaning solution (hydrogen peroxide, sterile alcohol towels, soap)
   • Tongs
   • Analgesic
   • Antibiotic ointment
   • Individual tape

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   Find the location of the nearest medical station. The assistance of medical staff to assess and treat the wound is essential. Not only do you receive treatment by someone with medical experience, but you also reduce your risk of infection and other complications. You will receive a treatment plan with clear instructions and advice based on the doctor's visit.
   • If the nearest medical station takes at least 10 minutes to get there, you should give first aid and stop the bleeding before moving.

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   Call ambulance. This is the safest way. Call an ambulance in the following situations:
   • Stabbed in the head, neck, chest, or abdomen.
   • There is no first aid kit or clinic.
   • Symptoms of an allergy, blood loss or venom are present.
   • History of illness and / or medications taken may interfere with wound treatment.
   • When you are in doubt, confusion, poisoning, loss of feeling, restlessness, fear, or anything you can think of.
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Advice

• When swimming, especially in tropical waters, stay vigilant. Stingrays, sharks and other dangerous marine life can appear. In addition, you should also pay attention if those around you need help.
• Pull your feet as you go into the water to only hit and not step on the ray.
• Try to remove the venom from the wound without hurting yourself. It will be beneficial for the wound.
• If the sand is hot, you can use it to soak the wound. After that, remember to take good care and clean the wound.
• Use Benadryl right away as it prevents the wound from itching and swelling. You can take the aspirin in half and apply it to the wound.
• If the wound gets itchy, do NOT scratch it or rub it. Because that will make the wound more swollen.
• Urine can help remove the venom.

Warning

• People with compromised immune systems such as diabetes or people with HIV / AIDS should go to the hospital immediately for proper treatment.
• If in doubt, go to the nearest medical station or call an ambulance.
• Call 911 or go to the nearest medical station if you experience any of the following:
  • Chest tightness
  • Swollen face, lips, or mouth
  • Shortness of breath
  • The itchy rash is widespread
  • Nausea / Vomiting