Best evidence topic report. Scorpion envenomation: does antivenom reduce serum venom concentrations?
A short cut review was carried out to determine if anitvenom reduces serum venom concentrations. Using the reported search, 69 papers were found, of which four presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date, and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
Foëx
Bernard
B
Emergency Medicine, Hope Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Wallis
Lee
L
D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D065008:Scorpion Stings / Q000097:blood* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012604:Scorpion Venoms / Q000097:blood*; D012605:Scorpions; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000997:Antivenins; D012604:Scorpion Venoms