VAPAGuide - Flowcharts

Stonefishes?
Lionfishes?
Catfishes?

Paralysis

Stingrays?
Stonefishes?
Lionfishes?
Catfishes?

Cardiac dysrhythmias

All venomous fish

Puncture wound

Stingrays		All other venomous fish

Deep injuries; penetration of organs, pleural, pericardial and abdominal cavities

Strong (unbearable) pain

Local swelling, possibly extensive

Skin necrosis

Deep necrosis, including internal organs

Physical destruction of vessels, nerves, tendons etc.

Emergency & clinical flowcharts