A 40-year-old woman is stung by a stingray at the beach and has a deep puncture wound on her foot. Which immediate management step is recommended to r...

Question

A 40-year-old woman is stung by a stingray at the beach and has a deep puncture wound on her foot. Which immediate management step is recommended to relieve pain and inactivate venom?

Accepted Answer

Immerse the foot in hot water

Answer

Apply ice packs directly to the wound

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Irrigate with cold water

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Bandage and elevate the foot

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Administer IV antibiotics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Emergency Medicine

A 40-year-old woman is stung by a stingray at the beach and has a deep puncture wound on her foot. Which immediate management step is recommended to relieve pain and inactivate venom?