Anybody have a picture of a stingray barb stuck in a fisherman?

[Trouthappy]

I'm searching around for a digital picture that is fairly high-resolution, of a stingray barb stuck in somebody. Might be able to use it, in an upcoming article on stingray hazards, if it doesn't look too gruesome.

[CaptDocHoliday]

Here are some of my buddy's wound 2 weeks ago.

1) Fresh, 35 min after initial sting
2) Flush with Hydrogen Peroxide and Syringe (one of our fishing partners is an RN)
3) After rinse, 45 min after initial hit

Feel free to use if you like

[That Robbie Guy]

http://2coolfishing.com/ttmbforum/sh...=418281&page=2

[lamar44]

OUCH

[Brine Jake]

Originally Posted by Trouthappy

I'm searching around for a digital picture that is fairly high-resolution, of a stingray barb stuck in somebody. Might be able to use it, in an upcoming article on stingray hazards, if it doesn't look too gruesome.

Man. That would take some real focus. I'll bet these days, ER pers shoot everything that comes in, though. You might check with some hospitals.

Based on some recent reports, maybe I'll have one for ya tomorrow.
If not, good luck, and no regrets in advance.

[InfamousJ]

Capt Doc.. how's it look now.. he healed up? Man that sucks but glad it got cleaned quickly.

[CaptDocHoliday]

Originally Posted by InfamousJ

Capt Doc.. how's it look now.. he healed up? Man that sucks but glad it got cleaned quickly.

Its been 2 weeks and he's healing up nicely. He wade fished this weekend for the first time since and had no issues. The immiediate medical treatment probably help speed recovery up.

[Trouthappy]

I wonder if there is a way to inject hot water into a puncture wound like that, to cook/ne-nature the venom. A thermos of hot water would be good, but I wonder how far inside the heat would penetrate.

[dparkerh]

What was he wearing when he got hit? I think my boots would (I hope) have stopped that one in that spot.

[CaptDocHoliday]

We usually carry this Jet Boil on the boat for making Hot Dog's for mid-day lunch. Can bring water to boil in about 45-90 seconds usually. My RN buddy happened to have syringes with him in his first aid kit, but we flushed with HO since infection and vibrio was of greather concern at the time than pain. Eventually we were able to soak the foot in hot water in a clean bait bucket.

Neoprene Reef boots. Ray guards we left in the boat since this was the last wade of the day and we were up tight searching for a flounder.

The heating packs in the red 'Sting Ray' kit from academy did not work when we tried to use them. Failed to heat up. Now I keep packs of "Hot Hands" in my tackle bag