Stonefish (Synanceiea verrucosa) envenomation in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Joint Authors
Ghanim, Haytham G.
Khan, Muhammad Tanvir
al-Ghanim, Salah
al-Qasim, Ghadah
Source
Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2019), pp.5-9, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-03-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Fishing, swimming, diving, and other water-based recreational activities are popular in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf.
In this case report we describe a case of stonefish poisoning encountered by a 44-year-old fisherman on the coasts of Bahrain.
Human envenomation is rare, and the Arabian Gulf is not the usual habitat of the stonefish.
No accurate data is available on the incidence or international frequency of stonefish envenomation.
This article describes the treatment and difficulties encountered with his management.
We also review the proper management, medical guidelines, and care of stonefish poisoning.
The patient presented with severe excruciating pain and edema of his upper limb.
He was administered with intravenous analgesia for pain control and was admitted under surgical care for further management of impending compartment syndrome and underwent a fasciotomy.
An antivenom for stonefish may be used, however is not available in Bahrain.
He was discharged following treatment after 5 days of hospitalization.
Although, stonefish is rare in our region, stonefish sightings have been reported in the Arabian Gulf.
Management of stonefish and marine envenomation involves soaking the affected site in warm water to denature the venom, analgesia, and stonefish antivenom.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghanim, Haytham G.& Khan, Muhammad Tanvir& al-Ghanim, Salah& al-Qasim, Ghadah. 2019. Stonefish (Synanceiea verrucosa) envenomation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society،Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.5-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883868
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghanim, Haytham G.…[et al.]. Stonefish (Synanceiea verrucosa) envenomation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society Vol. 31, no. 1 (Mar. 2019), pp.5-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883868
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghanim, Haytham G.& Khan, Muhammad Tanvir& al-Ghanim, Salah& al-Qasim, Ghadah. Stonefish (Synanceiea verrucosa) envenomation in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society. 2019. Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.5-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883868
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 9
Record ID
BIM-883868