Scorpion sting producing severe muscular paralysis. A case report.
A case of scorpion (Parabuthus species) envenomation causing severe respiratory failure is presented. Systemic effects, which included muscular weakness, hypertonus and bulbar dysfunction, developed 8 hours after poisoning; this emphasizes the importance of close observation of victims of envenomation. Treatment included the administration of scorpion antivenom (SAIMR) and mechanical ventilation for 4 days.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009122:Muscle Hypertonia / Q000209:etiology*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D065008:Scorpion Stings / Q000150:complications*; D012605:Scorpions