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

  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]

  Channel catfish are the ones that people fish for in the Nuuanu Reservoir. [susanscott.net]

  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]

  Use a fish de-hooker whenever possible or simply cut the line if the fish has swallowed the bait too deeply. [outdoorlife.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]

• Pain

  Catfish stings can cause intense pain and inflammation at the sting site. The pain from the sting can be relieved by pain medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. The pain from catfish stings is considered instantaneous. [firstaidsaskatoon.ca]

  Apply a cold compress on the affected area 3-4 hours after the injury to lessen the inflammation and pain. Take the prescribed over-the-counter pain medication to lessen the pain and tenderness. [canadianfirstaidcourses.ca]

  Was it painful? How long did the pain last? Post Catfish Sting - Treatment How was your catfish sting treated? Post CONTINUE SCROLLING FOR RELATED ARTICLE [emedicinehealth.com]

  Severe pain and inflammation occur at the site of the sting. The pain from a catfish injury is instantaneous. It may last for several hours in the less toxic species and as long as 48 hours in the more toxic species. [buddymd.com]

  A sting using this can be painful as well as dangerous. Sting from an eel catfish is found to be fatal. The sting area may appear red and tender. Mostly the stings are harmless but may result in severe pain and hence should be treated immediately. [natural-homeremedies.com]

• Inflammation

  These spines contain chemicals/venom which are responsible for the inflammation and irritation. Catfish Sting Symptoms The catfish sting is associated with the following symptoms, Redness and inflammation at the site of the sting. [simple-remedies.com]

  Symptoms of a catfish sting Severe burning pain and irritation with swelling of the affected area Redness and inflammation of the sting site Slight bleeding of the area Severe burning pain and irritation with swelling of the affected area Inflammation [canadianfirstaidcourses.ca]

  Contained in the spines are venoms and chemicals which causes irritation and inflammation. [geekloveshealth.com]

  Symptoms Severe pain and inflammation occur at the site of the sting. Treatment Immerse the affected area in water as hot as is tolerable usually relieves pain from a sting. Spines should be removed with tweezers. [msafe.in]

• Severe Pain

  Symptoms Severe pain and inflammation occur at the site of the sting. Treatment Immerse the affected area in water as hot as is tolerable usually relieves pain from a sting. Spines should be removed with tweezers. [msafe.in]

  Severe pain will need painkillers. The wound must be thoroughly cleaned and washed and any pieces of spine removed to prevent later infection. [abc.net.au]

  Severe pain and inflammation occur at the site of the sting. The pain from a catfish injury is instantaneous. It may last for several hours in the less toxic species and as long as 48 hours in the more toxic species. [buddymd.com]

  A sting using this can be painful as well as dangerous. Sting from an eel catfish is found to be fatal. The sting area may appear red and tender. Mostly the stings are harmless but may result in severe pain and hence should be treated immediately. [natural-homeremedies.com]

• Localized Pain

  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]

  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]

  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]

• Diarrhea

  […] skin Swelling of the skin Redness of the skin Hives Blisters Lacerations or cuts Lymph glands begin to swell Puncture wounds i.e. penetrating wounds Bleeding The following are a few rare yet fatal symptoms that may occur as well: Breathing difficulties Diarrhea [childcarefirstaid.ca]

• Abdominal Pain

  Over 20-30 minutes, severe generalised back, abdominal, chest and muscle pain develop which are associated with tachycardia, hypertension, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, agitation and sweating. [nps.org.au]

• Muscle Spasm

  spasm or fasciculations may develop in the extremity. [meducator3.net]

  Catfish venom poisons a victim's nerves and breaks down red blood cells, producing such effects as severe pain, reduced blood flow, muscle spasms and respiratory distress. [livescience.com]

  In his paper, Wright describes how catfish venoms poison nerves and break down red blood cells, producing such effects as severe pain, reduced blood flow, muscle spasms, and respiratory distress. [futurity.org]

  Some people may experience muscle spasms, sweating and bleeding from the wound. A lingering pain, although slight, has been reported to last for 6 months! To treat a gafftopsail sting, soak the wound in hot water. [floridagofishing.com]

• Muscle Cramp

  You have double vision, slurred speech, drooling, muscle cramps or convulsions. You have swelling, numbness, or cannot move the arm or leg below the injury. [drugs.com]

• Agitation

  When a catfish gets agitated, it extends its spines, locks them in place and waits. A frightened catfish strikes when a predator, including a human hand, comes within range. Glands lining catfishes' sharp spines store venom. [susanscott.net]

  If agitated, the fish use these spines to inject potent venom. The venom usually causes extreme pain and has been reported to have caused the death of individuals allergic to the venom. [aquariumofpacific.org]

  Virtually all catfish, including Ictaluridae, possess spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins, which serve as defense mechanisms when they are agitated or disturbed [ 1 ]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

  Over 20-30 minutes, severe generalised back, abdominal, chest and muscle pain develop which are associated with tachycardia, hypertension, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, agitation and sweating. [nps.org.au]

• Seizure

  Severe envenomations can be accompanied by systemic symptoms like vomiting, paralysis, seizures, respiratory distress and hypotension, but this review is limited to the more common local injuries. [ncemi.org]

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]

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]

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]

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

There are also some over the counter antibiotics that you can take to prevent an infection as the infection is actually caused by the usual flora that lives on our skin. answered by M W Warning: home-remedies-for-you.com does not provide medical advice [home-remedies-for-you.com]