Bite; a Rare but Probable Cause for Hemodynamic Instability

Bite; a Rare but Probable Cause for Hemodynamic Instability

Scorpion bites are common in south-east Iran, especially in the rural areas. Most scorpion bite cases are benign and cause no systemic side effects. Local erythema and edema, and mild allergic effects are the most common complications of scorpion bites. Yet, rarely dangerous outcomes such as myocard...

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Published in:Majallah-i ṭibb-i ūrzhāns-i Īrān = Iranian journal of emergency medicine : faṣlnāmah-i rasmī-i Dipārtimān-i Ṭibb-i Ūrzhāns-i Dānishgāh-i ʻUlūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Bihishtī Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 143 - 146
Main Authors: Masoumeh Moallem, Vishtasb Nikmanesh, Setareh Asgarzadeh
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 01-02-2015
Subjects:
dyspnea
emergency service, hospital
pulmonary edema
Scorpion stings
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Summary:Scorpion bites are common in south-east Iran, especially in the rural areas. Most scorpion bite cases are benign and cause no systemic side effects. Local erythema and edema, and mild allergic effects are the most common complications of scorpion bites. Yet, rarely dangerous outcomes such as myocarditis, cardiac failure, pulmonary edema, and shock have been reported. The present case report, introduces a case of scorpion bite in a 6 year old child, presented as dyspnea and pulmonary edema.
ISSN:2383-3645