Title: Management of Scorpion Envenomation in Children
Authors: Dr J.K.Thaaranipriya, Dr R. Ramanathan, Dr S.Harivasudevan, Dr E.Balasubramanian
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.37
Abstract
Introduction: The study was aimed to describe our experience with epidemiological characteristics, management options, and outcome of scorpion envenomation in children.
Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital. The epidemiologic details including geographical locality of the event, age distribution, gender, and sting sites were noted in all hospitalized children with scorpion bite injury.
Results: During the study period, a total 100 children were managed for scorpion sting. Male children were commoner victims of scorpion sting. Scorpion sting had bimodal pattern. Prazosin was used in 89 children.
Conclusion: In this study, there was bimodal distribution of the scorpion sting cases, male children were more affected, and almost all of them improved with good outcome. We did not use anti-venin in the present study. The data from the study will serve not only to create heightened public awareness about scorpion envenomation but also to develop public awareness strategies and preventive measures.
Keywords: scorpion sting, scorpion, scorpion envenomation.