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- Title
Scorpion envenomation: A review.
- Authors
Merrick, Joav; Morad, Mohammed
- Abstract
Scorpion sting is a common event in tropical and subtropical regions, especially Africa, South India, the Middle East, Mexico, South Latin America and China. Out of about 1,500 scorpion species, 50 are dangerous to humans and it is estimated that the annual number of scorpion stings is 1.2 million with more than 3,000 deaths. Humans and especially children are stinged, when scorpions are touched in their hiding places and therefore most of the stings occur on the hands and feet. The treatment of a scorpion sting is first of all to calm the victim, immobilize the affected limb (in a functional position below the level of the heart) and quick transport to a hospital or medical center. It is also advisable to put some ice on the sting. Prognosis is dependent on many factors, like the specific scorpion, patient age, health status, access to medical care and time between event and treatment. Delay in seeking medical treatment is associated with higher likelihood of mortality in children and adolescents.
- Subjects
TREATMENT for bites &; stings; VENOM; BITES &; stings
- Publication
Journal of Alternative Medicine Research, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 2, p223
- ISSN
1939-5868
- Publication type
Article