THE SCORPION STINGS IN JAHROM 1380-82

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ABD ELAHI FARD MAHDI; EMAM GHOREYSHI F.; MOSALANEZHAD LEYLI

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Journal: Pars Journal of Medical Sciences Year:2007 | Volume:4 | Issue:4 Page(s): 35-40

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THE SCORPION STINGS IN JAHROM 1380-82

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ABD ELAHI FARD MAHDI | EMAM GHOREYSHI F. | MOSALANEZHAD LEYLI | Issue Writer Certificate

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SCORPION STINGQ2

SIGNSQ3

TREATMENTQ3

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Introduction: SCORPION STINGs have accounted for 10-15% of all bites for many decades. Scorpions sting is a significant medical problem in the middle east area, specially in the underdeveloped tropical countries. SCORPION STINGs cause a wide range of sign and asymptoms. The aim of this study is to assess the present clinical management of scorpion bits in Jahrom city.Material and methods: This prospective study was conducted between 1380-82 and a total of 63 cases of scorpin stings referring to health center were studied.The data included demographic information and first aid managements were conducted by health persons in referral cantros (nurses or doctors).Results: A total of 63 victims were studied (30 male and 33 female with manage of (23.8±15.1). The upper 50.8% and lower extremities 33.3% were the most common site of the bite. The most common and systemic symptom were pain (%88.9) and anxiety (68.3%) respectively. Other significant symptoms included, cardiovascular problems system with palpitation (46%) and respiratory problems (58.7%).Males had more respiratory problems (p=0.017).The majority of victims received local closure, and immobilization as first aid. The most common prescribed drugs were analgesics (82.5%) and antihistamine, (74.6%) and specific drugs for cardiac problems such as nifidipin or atropine.Conclusion: Based on the results, it seems that SCORPION STING in this area does not lead to severe life threatening effects except anaphylactic shock.Another significant finding of the present study is low knowledge of our health personnel about management of SCORPION STINGs. Finally, it is important to continue similar studies for better evaluation of various types of scorpions and their symptoms in the area.

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A 5 YEAR STUDY OF SCORPION STINGS IN CHILDREN REFERRED TO ABUZAR PEDIATRIC CENTER IN AHVAZ (1994-1999)

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ABD ELAHI FARD, MAHDI, EMAM GHOREYSHI, F., & MOSALANEZHAD, LEYLI. (2007). THE SCORPION STINGS IN JAHROM 1380-82. PARS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (JAHROM MEDICAL JOURNAL), 4(4), 35-40. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/130827/en

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ABD ELAHI FARD MAHDI, EMAM GHOREYSHI F., MOSALANEZHAD LEYLI. THE SCORPION STINGS IN JAHROM 1380-82. PARS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (JAHROM MEDICAL JOURNAL)[Internet]. 2007;4(4):35-40. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/130827/en

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MAHDI ABD ELAHI FARD, F. EMAM GHOREYSHI, and LEYLI MOSALANEZHAD, “THE SCORPION STINGS IN JAHROM 1380-82,” PARS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (JAHROM MEDICAL JOURNAL), vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 35–40, 2007, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/130827/en

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