We present a case of an isolated radial artery laceration injury secondary to a catfish sting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You may also ask anybody around you to make a chain of people to help the person out if any of the materials are not present. 2. [childcarefirstaid.ca]

Case presentation A 52-year-old Chinese-American man was hospitalized with erythema and swelling of his right arm of 10 days’ duration after skin penetration by a catfish barb. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Case Presentation: A 70 year-old woman with diabetes and end stage renal disease presented with acute severe left hand pain and swelling. Six hours prior, she incurred a puncture wound from a catfish spine while cleaning the fish. [shmabstracts.com]

• Fishing

  Smaller catfish are the fish that most often hurt people. The larger catfish spines are typically dull and they’re also larger as well (the tips of these spines in smaller fish are often like needles but in larger fish the spines are blunt). [catfishedge.com]

  Finally the fish was landed, having been overcome by 8-pound test Stren Magnathin line, a No. 4 hook and a 5-foot, light-action rod. Weighed at Mueller's Bait & Tackle in Easton, the toothy fish measured 40 inches and weighed 17 pounds. [articles.mcall.com]

  Take your time and pay close attention to where you're holding the fish to avoid coming in contact with its fins. Always make sure that you have a fish gripper tool, pliers, or something with which you can safely grab the fish. [thoughtco.com]

  This fish has needle-sharp stingers up to 5cm long which are hard as nails. “I was unhooking the fish when it shook and one of the stingers got me. I have been fishing since I was a kid and know it is venomous. [thestar.com.my]

  Instead of simply gathering into a group, the fish form a sphere-shaped school of six to over one hundred individuals. They travel near the ocean floor in a curious revolving motion, with the upper fish exchanging places with lower fish. [aquariumofpacific.org]

• Gangrene

  Complications: (1) damage to radial or ulnar artery (2) damage to radial or ulnar nerve with a peripheral neuropathy (3) secondary infection (4) lymphadenopathy or lymphangitis (5) gangrene (6) tetanus (7) bleeding from the puncture wound (8) hypotension [meducator3.net]

  In one of these cases gangrene of the long and small fingers developed requiring amputation. Symptoms are caused by hemolytic, dermonecrotic, edema-promoting, vasospastic, and lethal components of the venom and skin toxins. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  While non-lethal, a bad sting can turn gangrenous if not treated. Researchers in India, she said, isolated the toxin and when a few milligrams of its pure form was injected into guinea pigs, it caused instant death by cardiac arrest. [thestar.com.my]

  The severe reactions include swelling of the entire limb along with the accompanying swollen lymph nodes, numbness and the risk for localized gangrene. [firstaidsaskatoon.ca]

  Sometimes, an individual with a catfish sting becomes unconscious In severe cases of catfish sting, it can cause gangrene and requires the amputation of the affected area. Treatment Get the affected person out of the water as soon as possible. [canadianfirstaidcourses.ca]

• Localized Pain

  Catfish venom causes local pain, redness and swelling. Of more concern is the wound caused by the spine and the likelihood of infection. Catfish have venom glands along the stout spine of the dorsal and pectoral fin. [buddymd.com]

  If local infiltration is not successful in alleviating the pain, intravenous or intramuscular meperidine hydrochloride might be beneficial. [firstaidsaskatoon.ca]

  One large box jellyfish, Chiropsalmus bronzeii, occurs in far north Queensland and causes only local pain and skin reactions. The jimble ( Carybdea rastoni ) is well-known in southern and western waters and will cause local pain and erythema. [nps.org.au]

  There is immediate, local, intense pain, edema of soft tissue, and a variable amount of bleeding. The pain peaks after 30 to 60 minutes, may radiate centrally, and may last 48 hours. [ncemi.org]

  For the same reason, be sure that melting ice, applied for local pain control, cannot irrigate the wound site before neutralization. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Lymphadenopathy

  Complications: (1) damage to radial or ulnar artery (2) damage to radial or ulnar nerve with a peripheral neuropathy (3) secondary infection (4) lymphadenopathy or lymphangitis (5) gangrene (6) tetanus (7) bleeding from the puncture wound (8) hypotension [meducator3.net]

  The sting of the fire coral induces intense burning pain, with central radiation and reactive regional lymphadenopathy. [ncemi.org]

• Hand Pain

  She was afebrile and in pain. Left hand was cool, edematous, and pale with a small puncture wound on the palm with no crepitus. She had hyperesthesia of the hand and forearm and increased pain with movement. Radial pulse was 1+. [shmabstracts.com]

Please see skin infections and treatment. [surviveoutdoors.com]

Pain can be severe, but usually is not life threatening, except wounds to chest, face & abdomen areas, which are very serious & require EMS treatment. [huntingisland.com]

When to Seek Medical Care for Catfish Stings Medical treatment should be sought as soon as possible after a catfish sting. A doctor should be consulted about treatment with available medications. Advertisement sansra [msafe.in]

Post Catfish Sting - Treatment How was your catfish sting treated? Post CONTINUE SCROLLING FOR RELATED ARTICLE [emedicinehealth.com]

(Etiology) Catfish Stings can release a poisonous toxin into the human skin through their spine, which can affect the human body Depending on the amount of poison injected, the severity of the signs and symptoms is dictated Some catfish only have hollow [dovemed.com]

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae: bacteriology, epidemiology and clinical manifestations of an occupational pathogen. J Med Microbiol. 1999 Sep. 48(9):789-99. [Medline]. Kushawaha A, Mobarakai N, Cooper M, Rose K, Awasum M. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Other jellyfish Information on other jellyfish in Australia is based on isolated case reports and expert opinion due to the lack of epidemiological studies of definitely identified jellyfish stings. [nps.org.au]

Researchers recommend no hotter than 122 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent burning. Within half an hour, you should notice a significant reduction in pain. Monitor the injury closely. [thoughtco.com]

Tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties that can be applied on the affected area to prevent infection. More Information The details posted on this page on a catfish sting is for learning purposes only. [canadianfirstaidcourses.ca]

Local application of tea tree oil is useful, especially to prevent infections. [simple-remedies.com]

The person may receive pain medication and antibiotics to prevent infection. [webmd.com]

Pain medication and antibiotics can been helpful to prevent infection. [surviveoutdoors.com]