64YOF COMES TO THE ER FOR A HAND INJURY.  SHE WAS FISHING AND WENT TO PICK UP THE THE CATFISH TO GET IT OFF THE HOOK. WHEN SHE GRABBED THE CATFISH SHE GOT PUNCTURED IN HER LEFT PALM, THROUGH HER GLOVES,  BY A CATFISH BARBS.  EXAM NOTES PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN AREA BETWEEN THUMB AND FINGER.   DX: PAIN HAND LEFT; TOXIC EFFECT OF CONTACT WITH OTHER VENOMOUS MARINE ANIMALS ACCIDENTAL UNINTENTIONAL
Date: 11/23/2025
Category: clothing apparel and accessories
Product: CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
Products involved: FISHING (ACTIVITY, APPAREL OR EQUIPMENT); CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
Diagnosis: Other/Not Stated
Other diagnosis: INJURY/ PAIN
Body part: Hand
Location: Place of Recreation or Sports