Stone fish sting

[wjefferis]

I've never even heard of a "stone fish" Are these prominant in all waters? Certain depth? Time to hit up google image finder.

not the greatest pic put here is one I took from about a month ago:

 

[Bubble Junky]

not the greatest pic put here is one I took from about a month ago:

That's a Scorpionfish. Stonefish are fatter, rounder, uglier and more poisonous. Like this:

 

[miketsp]

There are opinions for and against some of the options discussed.
As an example I pulled a couple of texts from a site on treating snake bites, a similar situation with venom entering the body.

http://missourifamilies.org/FEATURES/healtharticles/health58.htm

Any doctor around?
will it be better to treat it like snake bite? make the wound bigger (cut it) and let the blood on the effected area to flow out the body :huh:

Professionals disagree about the value of suctioning the wound. If it can be done within three minutes of the bite it may be beneficial. It might also be useful if medical treatment is more than 30 minutes away. To suction a wound, use a suction cup or venom extractor. Your pharmacy or hardware store may carry one, or they are also available in snakebite kits; however, the use of a snakebite kit without training is not recommended. Some professionals do not recommend suctioning by mouth, but others indicate suctioning by mouth should be done only in emergencies. Strong suction will be needed. Do not make an incision over the bite; it does more harm than good.

Tourniquet no, restrictive bandaging perhaps.

Professionals disagree about the value of using a tourniquet to reduce the spread of the venom. If the tourniquet is too tight it can be harmful and may require amputation of the limb. If the individual is unable to receive medical care within 30 minutes, make a tourniquet by cutting a strip about ¾ to 1½ inches wide out of soft material, like a handkerchief or torn clothing. Wrap the tourniquet 2 to 4 inches above the bite or the swelling. The band should be loose enough that a finger can slip under it. You do not want to cut off blood flow to the affected area. If the tourniquet is too tight, blood flow may be restricted as the swelling spreads. Loosen the tourniquet as necessary and check the pulse below the tourniquet every two to 15 minutes.

 

[vel525]

are stone fish also called rock fish? or is this a different critter? hmmmm, we should have a sticky of dangerous fish, a pic, and how to treat if stung/bitten/attacked.

 

[bottomfeeder22]

are stone fish also called rock fish? or is this a different critter? hmmmm, we should have a sticky of dangerous fish, a pic, and how to treat if stung/bitten/attacked.

someone will correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure rockfish are completely different. I think they're a brightly colored fish common in California and people eat them???

 

[vel525]

someone will correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure rockfish are completely different. I think they're a brightly colored fish common in California and people eat them???

i think you're correct....google is my friend
so all the time i was writing rock fish in my log books it was probably a scorpion or a stone fish :11doh:

 

[emcbride81]

Wow...seeing those guys makes me want to go work on bouyancy...and they looked like they are constantly p'd off!

 

[EastEndDiver]

Taken in Grand Cayman

 

[JahJahwarrior]

So this is why fin pivots should only be done on certification dives.....

 

[Sideband]

Professionals disagree about the value of using a tourniquet to reduce the spread of the venom. If the tourniquet is too tight it can be harmful and may require amputation of the limb. If the individual is unable to receive medical care within 30 minutes, make a tourniquet by cutting a strip about ¾ to 1½ inches wide out of soft material, like a handkerchief or torn clothing. Wrap the tourniquet 2 to 4 inches above the bite or the swelling. The band should be loose enough that a finger can slip under it. You do not want to cut off blood flow to the affected area. If the tourniquet is too tight, blood flow may be restricted as the swelling spreads. Loosen the tourniquet as necessary and check the pulse below the tourniquet every two to 15 minutes.

What you are describing is not a tourniquet. It is a constriction band. The purpose of a tourniquet is to stop all blood flow and once applied should not be loosened or removed except by a Dr.. A constriction band slows blood flow to a limb.