Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Dittrich, Ken; Ahmed, Raees; Ahmed, Qanta A.

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2002.87

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“…Toxic reactions of scorpion venoms depend on several factors. Signs and symptoms depend on various factors including genus, species, age, weight, feeding state and structure of the scorpion, as well as the amount of venom injected, the number of stings, the stung site, the patient's susceptibility, the time spent between the sting and the first medical aid, and the climate of the region [6]. Toxins may cause local pain, swelling, skin inflammation which can be caused by direct toxic effects and/or hypersensitivity to the venom.…”

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Scorpion sting during pregnancy: A case report accompanied by literature

Kamalak¹,

Köşüş²

2013

CMJ

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Envenomation is an unusual event in developed countries. Rural population who lives in arid climate is incur this danger. Scorpion sting is one of the envenomation. It is a major public health problem in many underdeveloped tropical countries. In Turkey, epidemiological studies have shown that most scorpion stings affect females. The highest incidence of scorpion stings was recorded for the warmest months of the year since scorpions become more active in the warm season. Diagnosis is obvious from the history. Also pain, erythema, induration, and wheal may be present at the sting point. In pregnancy envenoming is more dangerous but scorpion envenoming is less studied during gestation; however, it may induce various biological disturbances in maternal organism and on their fetuses. In this article the aim is bring on a subject for discussion on a case report. Keywords: Scorpion envenomation, pregnancy ÖzetEnvenomizasyon yani yılan veya akrep gibi zehirli sürüngen ve haşerelerle sokularak zehirlenme kurak iklimin hakim olduğu kırsal bölge halkı için ciddi bir risktir. Türkiye'de yapılan epidemiyolojik çalışmalar bu durumdan özellikle dişilerin etkilendiğine işaret etmektedir. Tanı ise anamneze bağlı olup ağrı, eritem, endurasyon ve belki haşerenin sokma noktasının görülmesine bağlıdır. Gebelikte envenomizasyon ise çok daha riskli olmasına rağmen üzerinde oldukça az çalışılmış bir konudur oysa ki hem maternal ve hem de fetal riskler söz konusudur. Biz bu yazımızda bir vakamızı literatür eşliğinde tartışmak istedik.

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Scorpion sting during pregnancy: A case report accompanied by literature

Kamalak¹,

Köşüş²

2013

CMJ

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“…Signs and symptoms depend on various factors including genus, species, age, weight, feeding state and structure of the scorpion, as well as the amount of venom injected, the number of stings, the stung site, the patient's susceptibility, the time spent between the sting and the first medical aid, and the climate of the region (18,19).…”

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“…Scorpion toxins can change neuronal action potentials and cause the release of neurotransmitters from cholinergic and adrenergic neurons (4,(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24). Neurotoxins also disrupt synaptic vesicles, leading to the cessation of acetylcholine (ACh) release and to the blockage of neuromuscular transmission (18,23,25).…”

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“…Stimulation of both branches of the autonomic system leads to sweating, salivation, vomiting, fasciculation, hypotension, hypertension, bradycardia or tachycardia, ventricular premature contraction, cool extremities, pulmonary edema, shock, and priapism in men. The majority of envenomation symptoms are due to a massive release of catecholamines, which play an important role in the pathogenesis of scorpion sting; they are released from the adrenal glands and postganglionic nerve Hyperkalemia and hyperglycemia are other symptoms which may occur as a consequence of the autonomic storm in the victim (19,21,22,(25)(26)(27).…”

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In vivo and in vitro effects of scorpion venoms in Turkey: a mini-review

Adiguzel¹

2010

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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“…crassicauda is a potent autonomic stimulator (12,13,46). Severity of symptoms depends on the size of the victim, the season, and the time elapsed between sting and hospitalization (32,35,46).…”

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Effects of Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) venom on rat metabolism

Özkan¹,

Bakır²,

Adiguzel³

2008

J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis

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ABSTRACT:Scorpions are venomous arthropods of the Arachnida class and are considered relatives of spiders, ticks and mites. There is not any study about the biochemical effects of Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807) venom. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed at evaluating the toxicity of the venom from A. crassicauda, which is responsible for a number of deaths of infants, children and adults in tropical and subtropical countries. For this purpose, rats (n=35) were divided into seven groups of five animals each; venom solutions (250µg/kg) were subcutaneously injected into rats; blood samples were taken from each animal at various times; and serum biochemical parameters were measured (levels of total proteins, total bilirubin, albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, uric acid, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, sodium, chlorine, potassium and calcium, and the activity of the enzymes alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, lactate dehydrogenase). Serum levels of glucose, cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and uric acid increased in envenomed animals, compared to controls. There was a statistically positive correlation between Na + and Cl -ions.

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Cardiac Arrest Following Scorpion Envenomation

Cited by 19 publications

References 18 publications

Scorpion sting during pregnancy: A case report accompanied by literature

Scorpion sting during pregnancy: A case report accompanied by literature

In vivo and in vitro effects of scorpion venoms in Turkey: a mini-review

Effects of Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) venom on rat metabolism

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