DEMOGRAPHIC, CLINIC AND LABORATORY CHARACTERISTICS OF CASES PRESENTED TO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH SCORPION STING: 345 CASES OVER A 4-YEARS PERIOD

Duru M., Karakus A., Yengil E., Sahan M., Zeren C., KEKEÇ Z., ...More

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.29, no.4, pp.611-616, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.611-616
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: In the scorpion stings, based on the involved system, clinical and laboratory changes may be seen in a wide spectrum from mild pain and flushing to death. The present study was aimed to assess patient demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes.