Scorpion envenomation and antivenom therapy

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Jul;27(7):667-72; quiz 673-5. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3182228dfa.

Abstract

Scorpion envenomation is a dangerous and common global event that can result in a variety of toxic clinical effects. These are typically managed with supportive care or antivenom. Antivenom use is controversial because of conflicting evidence of effectiveness for adrenergic toxicity. However, both controlled and uncontrolled studies have shown that antivenom is effective in resolving neuromotor toxicity associated with envenomations by the scorpions of genus Centruroides.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antivenins / administration & dosage
  • Antivenins / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors / administration & dosage
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use*
  • Scorpion Stings / drug therapy*
  • Scorpion Stings / physiopathology
  • Scorpion Stings / therapy
  • Scorpion Venoms* / adverse effects
  • Scorpion Venoms* / chemistry
  • Scorpions

Substances

  • Antivenins
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Scorpion Venoms