Severity of Scorpion Sting Manifestations
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Scorpion envenomation is an important public health hazards in tropical and subtropical regions. Envenomation by scorpions can result in a wide range of clinical effects, including cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity and respiratory dysfunction.Eventhough recent advances in Medical therapy, the mortality remains high in rural areas due to lack of access to medical facilities. Scorpion sting are a common emergency in India and many other tropical countries. In India the red scorpions are more prevalent and their venom is more likely to cause Myocardial dysfunction. A descriptive study was conducted on severity of scorpion sting manifestations among 100 admitted cases in Government General Hospital, Anantapuramu from January 2014 to December 2014.All the subjects 100(100 percent) have pain at the site of scorpion bite. Majority of the subjects 85(85 percent) experienced tachy cardia,most of the subjects had peripheral circulatory failure and pulmonary edema which needs immediate identification and therapy. Delays in treatment may leads to higher morbidity and mortality. The present study describes severity of Scorpion sting manifestations and envenomation complications in our emergency ward and ICU,Government General Hospital,Anantapuramu
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Dr. Veerabhadraiah. K
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