Suspected stonefish envenomation in Queensland over eight years: a retrospective series.

Jessica Armstrong Keith HarrisCarol WylieKatherine Z Isoardi

Published in: Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2023)

Stonefish envenomation is characterized by severe pain. Systemic symptoms were rare and not severe in this series. Local anaesthetic block appeared to be the most effective intervention for severe pain when performed. Antivenom appeared to be ineffective in managing pain.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
early onset
randomized controlled trial
pulmonary embolism
spinal cord injury