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