title: A novel management method for disseminated intravascular coagulation like syndrome after a sting of Hemiscorpius lepturus: a case series.
abstract: In this case series report we aim to report a Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation   (DIC)-like syndrome associated with Hemiscorpius lepturus sting in 4 individuals and a   novel management protocol for this life-threatening condition that comprised partial exchange   transfusion in severe scorpionism.
authors.affiliation: Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
authors.forename: Ali A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Shayesteh
authors.forename: Nima
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zamiri
authors.forename: Payam
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Peymani
authors.forename: Farzad Jassemi
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Zargani
authors.forename: Kamran B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Lankarani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D001097:Arachnida / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000379:methods; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult