Asmat Ara Khattak.
New approach to the management of Scorpion bite
Med Channel Jan - Mar 2006;12(1):33-6.
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Scorpion`s are venomous arthropod of class Arachnida and are considered relatives of Spiders, mites, ticks and harvestmen. There are approximately 1300 species of scorpions worldwide, characterized by an elongated body and a segmented tail that is tipped with a venomous stinger In Pakistan study on scorpion almost nil, even we don`t know which species is found in N.W.F.P. As south Asian it is taken for granted that we will be having similar species as in India. Previously we use to lose all patients who developed autonomies storms. So we conducted a study from August 2004-August2005.over period of one year we received total 24 cases. All 24 Pts were saved with 1st or 2nd dose of tablet prozcin(30 micro-gram/ kg/dose) No sustained released tablet should he used Prozocin is magic drug in scorpion bite, provided given in 1-2hrs after start of Autonomic Storms.

Category: Forensic Medicine
Keywords: Scorpion Bite. Poisoning. Prazocin.

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