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Revisión del 19:37 11 mar 2021

Stonefish

Synanceia genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae
- Venom is dangerous and even fatal to humans (possibly most venomous fish known)
Found in the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.

Extensive erythema, gross swelling up to the entire index finger, dorsum, and distal third forearm from stonefish envenomation.

Local erythema, ecchymosis, swelling
Intense, sharp pain
Systemic toxicity:
- Hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmia, syncope, vomiting, and pulmonary edema

Clean wound, update tetanus, remove retained tissue
One fifth of wounds develop local infection, but prophylactic antibiotics remain controversial ^[1]
Immerse extremity in hot water (45 C) for 30-60 minutes
Severe toxicity can be treated with antivenin obtained through poison control

↑ *Hobday D, Chadha P, Din AH, Geh J. Denaturing the Lionfish. Eplasty. 2016 May 23;16:ic20. PMID: 27298709; PMCID: PMC4892334.

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 ==Background==
 [[File:Stone Fish at AQWA SMC2006.jpg|thumb|Stonefish]]
-*Synanceia is a genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae, the stonefish, whose members are venomous, dangerous, and even fatal to humans. They are the most venomous fish known.[1][2] They are found in the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.
+*Synanceia genus of fish of the family Synanceiidae
+**Venom is dangerous and even fatal to humans (possibly most venomous fish known)
+*Found in the coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific.
 ==Clinical Features==