scorpion stings/edema

We report two cases of pulmonary edema due to scorpion sting. Radionuclide ventriculography (MUGA scan) showed localized cardiac dysfunction. The cardiac injury induced by the scorpion venom persisted for a prolonged period.

We report the ameliorating effects of prazosin on the cardiovascular CV manifestations and pulmonary edema PE after treatment with antivenom AV failed to improve the conditions of scorpion stung patients. Three cases of scorpion envenoming, 2 children and one adult, were received at the Accident and

A 12-year-old boy was referred with acute asymmetric pulmonary edema (APE) four-hour after scorpion sting to Emergency department. On admission, the main clinical manifestations were: dyspnea, tachypnea, and tachycardia. Chest x-ray revealed APE predominantly on the right hemithorax. The patient was

Objective: To present a case of a serious manifestation of scorpion sting, which was not reported before in Qatar, review the literature, and compare with previously reported similar cases. Case presentation and intervention: A young male patient was admitted to CCU with a clinical picture of acute

Scorpionism represents a serious public health problem due to its increasing incidence. In Brazil, Tityus serrulatus is a species of major medical importance, especially in children and the elderly, as envenomation may induce serious acute pulmonary edema. "Mangaba" (Hancornia speciosa

Scorpion sting is a common problem in villages of Eastern Nepal. The life-threatening complications of myocarditis and pulmonary edema is known in red scorpion in India but not reported in Nepal. This condition requires urgent attention and ICU care from few hours to days. Delay in recognition and

OBJECTIVE To determine clinical and routine laboratory factors associated with pulmonary edema secondary to scorpion envenomation. METHODS Retrospective study covering 13 years (1990-2002) in the medical Intensive Care Unit of a university hospital (Sfax-Tunisia). METHODS 428 patients older than 3

OBJECTIVE To investigate the value of measuring total plasma protein and hemoglobin concentrations for the diagnosis of pulmonary edema secondary to scorpion envenomation. METHODS Retrospective study over a 4-year period in the medical intensive care unit of a university hospital. METHODS 67

BACKGROUND The majority of scorpion stings are oligosymptomatic, occurring mainly on the hands and feet. Fatality is rare. METHODS A 33-year old man suffered a severe sting on his penis from a scorpion of the species Tytius trivittatus. Alcohol and salt were used without success in an effort to