Stingray injury
Stingray Injury
A Stingray Injury (pronunciation: /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ ˈɪndʒəri/) is a type of injury caused by the venomous tail spines, or stingers, of stingrays.
Etymology
The term "Stingray" is derived from the Old English words "stingan" (to sting) and "ræg" (ray or streak). The term "Injury" comes from the Latin "injuria" meaning "wrongful action."
Description
Stingray injuries occur when a person accidentally steps on a stingray, but can also occur if a person handles or disturbs the animal in some way. The stingray's tail spine delivers venom into the victim, causing intense pain and sometimes leading to serious infections.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a stingray injury can include severe pain, swelling, bleeding, nausea, weakness, faintness, sweating, low blood pressure, and even death in rare cases.
Treatment
Treatment for a stingray injury includes immersing the wound in hot water to neutralize the venom, removing the spine if it's still in the wound, and administering antibiotics to prevent infection. Medical attention should be sought immediately following a stingray injury.
Related Terms
- Venom: A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and stingrays, used to immobilize or kill prey.
- Spine (zoology): A hard, sharp, pointed structure in an animal, such as the tail spine of a stingray.
- Antibiotics: Drugs used to treat bacterial infections.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stingray injury
- Wikipedia's article - Stingray injury
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