Overview

Management of marine envenoming and penetrating marine injuries may include:

• removal of the venomous creature or its parts
• resuscitation
• other first aid and specific treatments such as hot water immersion, ice packs or vinegar (see First aid for jellyfish stings and First aid for penetrating marine injuries)
• analgesia for penetrating marine injuries
• wound management for penetrating marine injuries, including tetanus prophylaxis and regular follow up of any penetrating injury within 24 to 48 hours
• antivenom in specific cases (eg major box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) stings, stonefish injuries, sea snake bites).

For specific management advice, refer to the individual monographs listed in Causes of marine envenoming and penetrating injuries.