Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Stingray Injury Treatment

Call 911 if the person has symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as:

See Severe Allergic Reaction Treatment.

1. Bathe Wound in Seawater

 

2. Stop Bleeding

 

3. Soak Wound in Hot Water Until Bleeding Stops

 

4. Scrub Wound

 

5. Go to a Hospital Emergency Room

6. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on October 03, 2011