Scorpion sting.
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-93516
ABSTRACT
Acute life threatening systemic involvement (cardiovascular and central nervous system) occur due to scorpion poisoning, often reported from rural part of world comprises the majority of developing countries. The most serious symptoms are hypertension, impaired left ventricular systolic function, hypotension and pulmonary oedema. Scorpion antivenin neutralizes circulatory and tissue venin. It has no action on effective effectors (Receptors). Prazosin possesses pharmacological properties that render it most suitable in antagonizing the toxicological effects of scorpion venom.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Spider Bites
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Scorpions
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Antivenins
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Incidence
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Survival Rate
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Risk Assessment
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India
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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