What to do if a lionfish has been poked

1. We need to help the victim get to shore. Outside help is necessary, because the poisoning of the wing poison can develop paralysis of the respiratory and skeletal muscles.
2. Rinse the wound with fresh water to wash off salt, and then with an antiseptic (chlorhexidine, miramistin solution) or a local bactericidal remedy. If not, warm water and soap.
3. In case of respiratory disorders, acute weakness, loss of consciousness, begin to do CPR, indirect heart massage and quickly call a doctor.
If there are no respiratory or cardiac abnormalities:
4. Pull out the nib (feathers) of the wing. It is quite possible that at this stage, surgical help will be needed.
5. Place the affected body part in hot water, the temperature you can tolerate. And hold it for a long time, 30-40 minutes. Hot water is to be added when it cools down. This way, you can anesthetize the wound.
6. Apply a bactericidal cream with analgesic effect to the wound.
7. Apply an ice pack to the treated wound to reduce swelling.
8. Be sure to seek medical attention. Do not waste time.

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