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MODULE 13
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
WEEVER FISH
If a person has a more serious reaction to a weever fish sting, they may experience:
• An abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) • Shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Paralysis
• Seizures (fits)
• A drop in blood pressure
• Episodes of unresponsiveness
Treatment
Seek medical assistance immediately.
To control the pain, the affected area should be immersed in hot water (as hot as can be tolerated) for between 30-90 minutes. This can be repeated if necessary. When the area has been numbed, be careful not to burn it with the hot water.
Any large spines should be carefully removed from the wound using tweezers (avoid touching the spines with your bare hands). Clean the wound using soap and water and then rinse it with fresh water.
Do not cover the wound.
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