Stingray Sting Symptoms and First Aid

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What is a symptom of a stingray injury according to the text?

Numbness

In case of a stingray injury, what should be done with the stung part of the body?

Place it in hot water

What should be done if a person is unconscious after a cone snail bite?

Begin CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of shock according to the text?

Cramps and twitching

What is advised concerning embedded stingray spines in certain areas of the body?

Leave them in place

What should be done immediately in the case of a Blue-ringed Octopus bite?

Apply a very firm bandage around the bite

What symptom is common in both Stonefish and Sea Urchin stings?

Bleeding

How should you treat a Lionfish sting?

Remove pieces of the spine at the wound site

Which marine animal's sting requires hospital treatment and possible stonefish antivenom depending on severity?

Stonefish

What first aid measure should be taken for a Sea Urchin sting for pain relief?

Soak the affected area in hot water for 90 minutes

Learn about the symptoms of a stingray sting and the first aid measures to take in case of an emergency. Understand the signs of shock, paralysis, weakness, and other effects of a stingray sting.

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