Stingray fish injury - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Educational video describing stingray injuries.
Most stingrays have one or more barbed stings on the tail, which are used in self-defense. They will not attack humans but they will defend themselves when threatened especially when stepped on. Stingrays cause around 1500 injuries per year and are caused by puncture from their strong serrated, bony spine or barbs. The tail contains a sheath that will discharge venom once it is ruptured.
If you are stung by a stingray, clean the injury with soap and water. Make sure the spine is completely removed and use hot water (45 degrees C or 110 degrees F) in order to decrease the pain caused by the poison. Venom from the Stingray is thermolabile, which means that it will decompose with heat. The foot or leg is the most common area affected by these injuries due to stepping on the stingray which causes the tail to be thrust upward and forward.
Effects of the venom include constriction of the blood vessels and tissue necrosis. The patient will feel extreme pain and may experience edema and swelling. Sometimes a fragment of the barb may be stuck inside the wound and this may cause an infection.
Surgical exploration may be needed and the use of ultrasound is helpful in detecting the barb fragment.
The patient will typically recover with a positive outcome. Fatalities from these types of injuries are rare, but are possible such as the case of Steve Irwin.
In order to prevent stingray injuries it is recommended :
•Before entering the water, look for posted warning signs.
•Before entering murky water poke around with a stick
•Keep away from or be aware of Stingray gathering places, especially under piers and shallow water.
•Use protective water shoes, boots or stingray guards.
•Never swim over moving stingrays
•Slide your feet along the bottom as the stingray will notice your presence and swim away.

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[siriszone]

It happens to me also...15 days back..very pain full.. completely not recovered till now. I never forget about this..😢

[grangux]

This happened to me, and it's very painful. It happened 3 years ago and still remember.

[chrisberrios]

I’ve been in the water with stingrays plenty of times. As long as you don’t act stupid, make sudden movement, pay attention to your surroundings you’ll be fine. Also I would recommend shuffling you feet instead of taking steps.

[nabilebraheim]

Thank you, that's great! Please share our videos with your colleagues and feel free to make suggestions on other videos we should make.

[krrror]

I had a very interesting experience with Mr. StingRay lastweek, and like touching a hot stove and getting burned, I will never forget the 3 hours of agony,

[ahthwna]

Deep voice, ''OUCH''
LOL

[procrastinator]

Rays and people like the same conditions: warm, shallow water on a sunny day. Stingray shuffle is a must.

[ertman]

Great video! I will be showing this to the EMT class that I am teaching. We just covered marine animal envenomations.

[hyanagraham]

Do no answer for my question what if the red slippers sticks up your fingers what to do ? Now doc

[gerardlocke]

Got stung about 10' offshore 1 week ago. Worst pain I ever felt in my life. LASTER 5 HOURS. Now 1 week later, foot still swollen and painful to walk on. Watchful waiting for now.

[hyanagraham]

So what about if you looking after red slippers fish and is stick ur fingers what to do

[LaserrSharp]

Hi. Does swelling necessarily mean infection? I have swelling 9 days after sting. Some itching only when in shoe. No itching when barefoot. No pain. Just swelling and a little red. Swelling is like a padded ankle. Thank you.

[Chris]

Goddamn man those wounds are no joke holy shit

[luckhi]

I am going to translate your videos to our language.I will send to you after I finish

[alicemknight]

This was a super informative video wow thank u

[barnsinthewhitehouse]

I’ve gotten stung by one not to long ago while surfing

[Veewatchman]

Stingray barb is basically a double-sided Rambo steak knife with venom flowing through it, stabbed into you?

[JackRainfield]

Great video, I'm surprised i've never been stabbed because I've done a lot of walking around in shallow water where I know they have them. Just lucky I guess.

[PhilYK]

I was almost stung by a huge stingray and looking at this video I am so glad that shit didn't happen.

[kevondouglas]

My tribe used to use raybone as weapon