Emergency assistance in marine hobbies

Charles

The topic of stingrays in aquariums reminded my colleagues. Hopefully, everything will be fine, but what if? What emergency measures and what should be on hand in case of a sting from a stingray? What injection, what medication? What I remember is that quick help for a stingray sting involves hot water and something like baking soda to rinse the wound. This might not be the most reliable information. It's a general topic, so if there are any other examples from "marine life," please advise or share practical information.

Barbara

And don't run around the house cursing, but calmly sit with your hand in a glass. P.S. Those who deal with snakes or scorpions know that it's very important not to panic and not to run up and down the stairs. On the contrary - calmness. When keeping "exotics," you need to warn your family about what to do if things go wrong.

Karen81

I was watching a show about winged insects on Discovery, and they said that there were rumors of fatalities, but none have been recorded in practice. Although one can apply logic here - if there is a heart rhythm failure, then naturally a person with a weak heart may not be able to withstand it.

Judy

Yes, we are also dealing with individual tolerance and susceptibility here. The story of a young woman who died from a wasp sting, which accidentally got into her sweater while she was putting it on, is still fresh in memory; the wasp stung her in the back. Swelling occurred immediately, and the doctors could not neutralize the effect of the venom on her heart; death occurred after three days. The dose of venom also plays a very significant role. With a large sting and a high dose of venom, it is quite possible for a person who is susceptible to it to die.