Scorpion sting envenomation, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India experience: new observations

Patil, M. M.; Lakhkar, Bhavana; Patil, Shankargouda; Akki, A S; Gobbur, RH; Kalyanshettar, SS

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20161030

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“…Age:Children show severe disease as amount of poison becomes more for their tiny weights 1. In our experience age below 3 yrs had severe symptoms and recovery was delayed 4 .…”

Section: Risk Factors For Severityof Envenomationmentioning

confidence: 61%

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Scorpion Sting Envenomation

Lakhkar

Patil

2017

J. Nepal Paedtr. Soc.

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“…Age:Children show severe disease as amount of poison becomes more for their tiny weights 1. In our experience age below 3 yrs had severe symptoms and recovery was delayed 4 .…”

Section: Risk Factors For Severityof Envenomationmentioning

confidence: 61%

“…Time interval between sting and treatment: Most important risk factor described by most authors 2,5 and also observed by us 4,6 . Mortality increases with increase in time.…”

Section: Risk Factors For Severityof Envenomationmentioning

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Scorpion Sting Envenomation

Lakhkar

Patil

2017

J. Nepal Paedtr. Soc.

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“…M M. Patil et al, in their study on Scorpion sting envenomation, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India also found that Indian red scorpion Mesobuthus Tamulus is the most common scorpion species found in this region and is the most toxic type known. 7 Scorpions are generally found in dry, hot environments. About 42% of cases were reported in March to May followed by 14% of cases reported in September.…”

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Scorpion sting among children with respect to its complications and outcome

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Scorpion sting is an acute time limiting medical emergency commonly encountered in rural villages of the country. It is a major public health problem in many tropical and sub tropical countries. India is most affected country in Asian epidemiological data. This study was done to study the complications and outcome of scorpion sting in children. This is a prospective observational study.a total of 100 cases of scorpion sting selected from the patients admitted to Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari. The demographical features, clinical presentation, complications, outcome and the response to standard treatment protocol were observed and analysed.Scorpion sting is a common and major health problem in our area. Most commonly affected age group was 4-6 years (27%), and male children (67%) were most commonly affected. These cases were most commonly seen during March (15%) to May (14%) months. Pain at the site of sting (99%) and excessive sweating (92%) were most common presenting complaints, cold extremities (88%), tachycardia (84%), and restlessness (72%) were most common signs noted. Most common complication was myocarditis (15%), followed by pulmonary edema (7%) and encephalopathy (2%). About 98% of cases recovered without sequelae and 2% of cases died due to complications.Scorpion sting is a serious, potentially fatal emergency in our area. Cardiovascular manifestations are most common and are life threatening complication. Administration of prazosin as early as possible is the single most effective intervention to prevent complications and mortality

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Scorpion sting envenomation, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India experience: new observations

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Scorpion sting among children with respect to its complications and outcome

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