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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics

Volume  11, Issue 3, July - September 2019, Pages 77-78
 

Case Report

Autonomic Storm" Following Scorpion Sting

Ahamed Ashar Ali H1, Thahseen Nilofar S2

1Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625107, India. 2Consultant Paediatrician, Vadamalayan Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.11319.3

Abstract

Background: Scorpion stings are common in india, young children and sometimes the very old are at risk of serious complications. We report a case of 3 year old male child who developed autonomic dysfunction following scorpion sting. The child was treated successfully. Conclusion: This case report highlights the occurrence of priapism and myocarditis.

Keywords: Scorpion sting; Priapism; Myocarditis; Dobutamie; Prazosin


Corresponding Author : Ahamed Ashar Ali