Role of Steroids and Extended Scorpion Anti-Venom Use in Cardiac Affection Among Scorpion Stung Pediatric Cases

Summary

Scorpion envenomation is considered a serious public health issue in the Middle East and Northern Sahara . According to the world health organization (WHO), around 1.2 to 1.5 million individuals are suspected to scorpion stings annually in Middle East; with 3000 to 5000 deaths rate .

Timeline

Start

2025-05-01

Primary completion

2026-04-25

Completion

2026-05-01

Publications

• Results Abroug F, Ouanes-Besbes L, Tilouche N, Elatrous S. Scorpion envenomation: state of the art. Intensive Care Med. 2020 Mar;46(3):401-410. doi: 10.1007/s00134-020-05924-8. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

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