scorpion sting

scorpion sting

[skôr′pē·on]

Etymology: Gk, skorpios + AS, stingan

a painful wound produced by a scorpion, an arachnid with a hollow stinger in its tail. The stings of many species are only slightly toxic, but some, including Centruroides sculpturatus (bark scorpion) of the southwestern United States, may inflict fatal injury, especially in small children. Initial pain is followed within several hours by numbness, nausea, muscle spasm, dyspnea, and convulsion. An antivenin is available only from Arizona State University.

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scorpion sting

A toxic systemic response to scorpion venom Clinical SOB, opisthotonus, nasal and periorbital itching, dysphasia, drooling, gastric distension, diplopia, transient blindness, nystagmus, fecal & urinary incontinence, penile erection, HTN, arrhythmias, lasting up to 48 hrs Management Antivenom from poison control centers; also immobilization, ice water immersion, oxygen, ventilation; opiate analgesics may potentiate venom toxicity, should be avoided; atropine is used to combat parasympathetic effects. See Scorpion.