Effectiveness of Anti Scorpion Venom for Red Scorpion Envenomation.
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2014-02
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Abstract
Objective: To study the efficacy of anti-scorpion venom plus prazocin. Methods:
Comparison of clinical features, outcome and duration of stay between children receiving
anti-scorpion venom plus prazocin or prazocin alone for management of red scorpion
envenomation. Results: Requirement for dopamine and requirement and duration of
dobutamine therapy were significantly less in patients received anti-venom plus prazocin
than those had prazocin only. Faster recovery was seen in cases who received antiscorpion
venom plus prazocin than prazocin only group. Conclusion: Anti-scorpion venom
plus prazosin was safe and more effective than prazocin alone for scorpion envenomation.
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Anti scorpion venom, Children, Red scorpion sting
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Pandurang Kait Santosh, Singh Jyoti, Bijesh S, Singh H P. Effectiveness of Anti Scorpion Venom for Red Scorpion Envenomation. Indian Pediatrics. 2014 February; 51(2): 131-133.