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    • Toxicology
    • Emergency Medicine

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    • Increased human interaction with marine environments for recreation, work, and research leads to more frequent encounters with hazardous marine animals.
    • Envenomations from marine fauna represent a growing public health concern, ranging in severity from minor irritations to life-threatening conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review common envenomations caused by marine animals.
    • To outline current treatment strategies for marine animal injuries.
    • To emphasize preventive measures for hazardous marine animal encounters.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of common marine animal envenomations.
    • Summary of established treatment protocols for various marine-induced injuries.
    • Discussion of preventive strategies based on animal behavior.

    Main Results:

    • Marine animal stings are often effectively managed with topical treatments.
    • Spine-puncture envenomations typically require hot-water immersion to denature venom proteins, followed by pain management and wound care.
    • Severe cases may necessitate advanced life-support interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of marine animal envenomations relies on appropriate first aid and medical treatment.
    • Understanding marine animal habits is key to preventing hazardous encounters.
    • Timely and correct interventions can significantly improve patient outcomes.