Pathophysiological approach to the management of scorpion envenomation.
Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus; MBT) produces lethal stings and is a matter of concern in certain parts of India. MBT envenomation produces multi-systemic involvement, thus presents difficulty in the management. Symptomatic treatment has been practiced earlier that failed to relieve the toxic effects of the venom. Therefore, present manuscript deals with pathophysiologically based approach in the management of toxicity considering the merits and the demerits of treatment protocols so as to evolve a consensus in the treatment strategies of scorpion envenomation.
Deshpande
S B
SB
Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005. desh48@yahoo.com
Pandey
R
R
Tiwari
A K
AK
D000818:Animals; D000997:Antivenins / Q000276:immunology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D012604:Scorpion Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014118:Toxins, Biological / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000997:Antivenins; D012604:Scorpion Venoms; D014118:Toxins, Biological