Evidence-based guidelines on first aid and management for marine puncture injuries, highlighting interventions for tissue necrosis.
We discuss a case of tropical marine envenomation from an unidentified marine creature via a penetrating injury to the left ring finger resulting in localised tissue necrosis. We present an evidence-based review of marine puncture wounds including first aid, hot water immersion therapy, antibiotic selection and definitive management.
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