Injuries caused by fish in a community of Pantanal fishermen: detection, treatment, and prevention of envenomations and trauma

Abstract INTRODUCTION Injuries caused by fish are common in the Pantanal, a flooded area in Midwestern Brazil. METHODS A survey was conducted to identify venomous and trauma-inducing fish and the incidence of such injuries in a local fishing community. RESULTS The injuries were caused by catfish, freshwater stingrays, and piranhas. All fishermen had suffered injuries, and nearly 30% had recent injuries. CONCLUSIONS A leaflet and discussions decreased the injuries (only two were recorded in the next year). The campaign educated fishermen about prevention of and first aid for injuries. Similar campaigns will be performed in other communities of the Pantanal.

摘要 研究背景：潘塔纳尔（Pantanal）作为巴西中西部的泛滥平原区域，鱼类致伤事件在此地颇为常见。
研究方法：本研究开展问卷调查，旨在明确当地捕捞社区内具有毒性或可造成创伤的鱼类种类，以及此类损伤的发生情况。
研究结果：此类损伤由鲶鱼、淡水魟以及水虎鱼（Piranhas）引发。所有受访渔民均曾遭受此类损伤，其中近30%的渔民近期存在此类损伤。
结论：通过发放宣传手册及开展座谈交流，该类损伤的发生率显著降低（次年仅记录到2例损伤）。本次宣教活动向渔民普及了鱼类损伤的预防措施与急救处理方法。后续将在潘塔纳尔地区的其他社区开展同类宣教项目。