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- Title
Local gangrene due to scorpion sting.
- Authors
Halbhavi, S. N.; Karikazi, M. A.; Mallapur, Ashok S.; R., Manjula; G., Vishwanath; Kolhar, B. A.
- Abstract
Background: Scorpion sting is common problem in rural India. Majority of cases are unreported and are managed locally. Aim: The aim of this study is to know the immediate signs and symptoms and late complication due to scorpion sting. Methods: This is a retrospective study done in a hospital attached to medical college of North Karnataka. All the patients with history of scorpion sting during the period from April 2015 to December 2016 were included in the study. Results: The study consisted 48 cases of scorpion sting at various sites. 21 were male patients and the rest were female. Maximum patients were in the age group of 6-20 years. Almost equal number of patients had sting bite in upper and lower limbs. Severe pain and swelling at the site of sting were seen in 78%. The immediate symptoms and signs are severe excruciating pain, swelling and redness at the site of bite. Late complications were local gangrene of fingers due to scorpion sting on dorsum of fingers. 6 patients developed cardiac dysfunction and 2 patients developed local gangrene at the site as late complication and had to undergo amputation of fingers. No mortality is reported in our study. Conclusion: Morbid complication of local gangrene in a case of scorpion sting should be considered and at the earliest action need to be taken to prevent, control and treat the same. Periodic training for peripheral doctors regarding management of scorpion sting should be arranged.
- Subjects
GANGRENE; PREVENTION of bites &; stings; PHYSICIAN training; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Medica Innovatica, 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1, p39
- ISSN
2278-7526
- Publication type
Article