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VOL. 4, ISSUE 6 (2018)
Clinical Profile of children with Scorpion Sting Envenomation presenting in tertiary level teaching hospital of North India
Authors
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Bhupendra Narain, Dr. Md Nasim Ahmed
Abstract
Background: Scorpion envenomation is common in tropical and subtropical regions, especially in north Africa, Latin America, India, and the middle East, where it is seen as a public-health problem. In spite of incidence of scorpion stings being higher in adults severity of envenomation is much greater in children, case fatality rate being upto 10 times higher than in adults. In spite of advances in recognising pathophysiology and therapy, the mortality remains high in rural areas due to lack of access to emergency medicare. Difficulty in recognition of various signs and symptoms results often in delay as well as wrong treatment at rural settings. This can lead to high morbidity and mortality rate of scorpion envenomation in rural areas. Hence based on above findings study had been planned in north Indian Tertiary care hospital regarding the clinical profile of the scorpion bite. Objective: Clinical Assessment of Scorpion Sting Envenomation in Children presenting in PMCH. Method: This study was planned in Department of Paediatrics in Patna Medical College and Hospital, Bihar, India. The data from the 100 patients were collected. Relevant epidemiological patient details were recorded. The information related to site of sting, Local symptoms, Systemic signs, Severity & Outcome of the patients enrolled in the study were collected. Result: scorpion sting was found to be more common in male between age of 1 to 5 years. Pain was most common symptoms with tachycardia being most consistent finding. Conclusion: Early Hospitalization and administration of accurate dose of prazosin and closely monitoring the victim in intensive care unit will save many lives.
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Pages:119-122
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Bhupendra Narain, Dr. Md Nasim Ahmed "Clinical Profile of children with Scorpion Sting Envenomation presenting in tertiary level teaching hospital of North India". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2018, Pages 119-122
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