A novel management method for disseminated intravascular coagulation like syndrome after a sting of Hemiscorpius lepturus: a case series

Trop Biomed. 2011 Dec;28(3):518-23.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Animals
  • Arachnida / pathogenicity*
  • Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Bites and Stings / therapy*
  • Blood Transfusion / methods
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / pathology*
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Young Adult