Willistein
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Shoulder length gloves on order...
Visit to the ER..."ON Topic"
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cardiffgiant
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Glad to hear that you're feeling better! Thanks for sharing your experience with the group. I know that this will change the way that I handle live rock if I ever have to move my tank, rescape, or change my display.
Gary Majchrzak
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Firedog1962
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If I ever need rock lifted or moved I am caLLING jUSTIN, HOPEFULLY HE BUILT UP AMUNITY
Whoa! This is scary. I've felt mild tingling before but never anything this serious. I hope you kick this thing quick!
For other folks out there, I have had times when a small cut would get "watery" after playing in the tank. I assume that was because it was becoming infected, a hefty soaking of hydrogen peroxide has always caused it to dry out quickly and scab over. If you don't use gloves and an open cut just doesn't "feel right" give this remedy a try... barring that.... Go to the hospital.
Are doctors in our area familiar with marine infections?
For other folks out there, I have had times when a small cut would get "watery" after playing in the tank. I assume that was because it was becoming infected, a hefty soaking of hydrogen peroxide has always caused it to dry out quickly and scab over. If you don't use gloves and an open cut just doesn't "feel right" give this remedy a try... barring that.... Go to the hospital.
Are doctors in our area familiar with marine infections?
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smtank
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I check this thread everyday to see how you are doing Jacwil. I am glad your better and on the road to recovery.
I get open cuts on my hands on a weekly bases from moving LR and such. Being a nurse I know that if a cut is still noticably painfull after say 12 hours that I need to pay better attention to it. If the tissue in close proximity to the cut begins to turn red, then even more attention. Any swelling, with increased tenderness or increased redness really needs to be seen by a doctor to error on the side of caution.
Any injury is going to show some redness and inflammation, but if over the next 24 to 48 hours, it becomes more tender, with increased redness and inflammation this should give you pause. An elevated temperature during this time with drainage from the wound and you should seek medically attention asap.
Cuts and lesions are common, you just have to be aware of potential for infection. No hysteria intended, we just need to be proactive regarding our health and know that doctors and nurses do not often see or treat infections related to saltwater pathogens.
Again I am really glad you are making a recovery and all turned out ok.
I get open cuts on my hands on a weekly bases from moving LR and such. Being a nurse I know that if a cut is still noticably painfull after say 12 hours that I need to pay better attention to it. If the tissue in close proximity to the cut begins to turn red, then even more attention. Any swelling, with increased tenderness or increased redness really needs to be seen by a doctor to error on the side of caution.
Any injury is going to show some redness and inflammation, but if over the next 24 to 48 hours, it becomes more tender, with increased redness and inflammation this should give you pause. An elevated temperature during this time with drainage from the wound and you should seek medically attention asap.
Cuts and lesions are common, you just have to be aware of potential for infection. No hysteria intended, we just need to be proactive regarding our health and know that doctors and nurses do not often see or treat infections related to saltwater pathogens.
Again I am really glad you are making a recovery and all turned out ok.
On a side note, but related.
I was moving around some rock that had some polyps growing on it, didnot get cut or anything, but also did not think much about it. my eye itched a bit on the outside corner, so I just wiped at it a little.
A few minutes later, my eye was BURNING. I figured out what it was pretty quick, washed my hands, flushed my eyes and took a benedryl. My wife comes home about an hour later, takes one look at me eye and tells me I am going to the emergency room. My eye was blood red, but did not bother me as much as it had. I did not want to go to the hospital, so we compromised on calling the eye doc (who also happens to be a friend). It's a Sunday, so I leave a message with his service. He calls about two minutes later. I tell him what I have done and he tells me that is about all that can be done at the momment. He also tells me that he is not too worried about a systemic reaction because the eyes are a hard place to introduce things to your body.
No sweat, but aabout 30 minutes after that, I go to eat some almonds and they taste almost metallic, in fact, everything has a metallic taste. So much for the eyes being a hard way to introduce something chemicaly to your system. Did not do anything else as pulse, bp, etc were normal. Did not get nausea or anyhting else, so waited until the next day when things started to get back to normal. Took about 5 days for everything to fully recover.
Moral of the story - Our tanks contain some pretty harmful stuff and you need to be careful.
Turns out that palythoa toxin is used to make chemical weapons. Look it up on google. crazy.
Hope you feel better and make a complete recovery.
I was moving around some rock that had some polyps growing on it, didnot get cut or anything, but also did not think much about it. my eye itched a bit on the outside corner, so I just wiped at it a little.
A few minutes later, my eye was BURNING. I figured out what it was pretty quick, washed my hands, flushed my eyes and took a benedryl. My wife comes home about an hour later, takes one look at me eye and tells me I am going to the emergency room. My eye was blood red, but did not bother me as much as it had. I did not want to go to the hospital, so we compromised on calling the eye doc (who also happens to be a friend). It's a Sunday, so I leave a message with his service. He calls about two minutes later. I tell him what I have done and he tells me that is about all that can be done at the momment. He also tells me that he is not too worried about a systemic reaction because the eyes are a hard place to introduce things to your body.
No sweat, but aabout 30 minutes after that, I go to eat some almonds and they taste almost metallic, in fact, everything has a metallic taste. So much for the eyes being a hard way to introduce something chemicaly to your system. Did not do anything else as pulse, bp, etc were normal. Did not get nausea or anyhting else, so waited until the next day when things started to get back to normal. Took about 5 days for everything to fully recover.
Moral of the story - Our tanks contain some pretty harmful stuff and you need to be careful.
Turns out that palythoa toxin is used to make chemical weapons. Look it up on google. crazy.
Hope you feel better and make a complete recovery.
jeremyjoslin
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Easy, tiger....
I know someone who works in a Syracuse ER. They would have known the specific species that live in reef tanks and known the (better?) matching antibiotic to use.
For everyone's information, consider going to SUNY Upstate's Emergency Department with your marine injuries, infections, or envenomations and do this:
1.) lay out the whole scenario and specify the marine circumstances
2.) if you are not 100% satisfied with the management consider politely asking if they would consult a toxicologist or wilderness medicine specialist
3.) remember that not all doctors who work in an ER are made/trained/experienced equally
Capt_Cully
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#1 Don't call me tiger, you don't know me.
#2 I work in a hospital where 99% of my experiences are negative and its staffed with SUNY Upstate docs.
#3 I will give you credit for mentioning that we be our own stewards. If we are not satisfied with your care, request that you be seen by an Infectious Disease physician.
Justin, glad its working out for ya bro.
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Jacwil
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Thx!
Here's a photo from today...looking just about "normal" now. If you look closely, you may see the faded band or streak that went up my forearm. My pinky is still quite tender and swollen but all in all MUCH better.
After my Orthopaedic appt today, I am bandage and splint free!
Here's a photo from today...looking just about "normal" now. If you look closely, you may see the faded band or streak that went up my forearm. My pinky is still quite tender and swollen but all in all MUCH better.
After my Orthopaedic appt today, I am bandage and splint free!
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
gawsh I'm glad you're better!
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