Delayed presentation of scorpion sting with cardiogenic shock

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Nov 11:2012:bcr2012006827. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006827.

Abstract

A young farmer presented with cardiogenic shock 5 days after a scorpion sting. He was managed with norepinephrine, atropine and supportive measures and made a complete recovery. The role of atropine in treating scorpion sting has to be defined better.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atropine / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Developing Countries*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Foot Injuries / complications*
  • Foot Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Foot Injuries / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Norepinephrine / therapeutic use
  • Scorpion Stings / complications*
  • Scorpion Stings / diagnosis*
  • Scorpion Stings / drug therapy
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / diagnosis*
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / drug therapy
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Atropine
  • Norepinephrine