Scorpion Toxicity
Zafar Shamoon, Ryan J. Peterfy, Sami Hammoud, Babak Khazaeni, Zafar Shamoon, Ryan J. Peterfy, Sami Hammoud, Babak Khazaeni
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Scorpions are a common arthropod on every continent except Antarctica. If threatened, a scorpion may use its long, flexible tail to sting a potential predator. Frequently, people unknowingly come into contact with these species and experience the painful sensation of envenomation. While the vast majority of scorpion stings do not result in life-threatening situations, scorpion stings can produce life-threatening situations. When a victim of a scorpion sting presents to the emergency department, there are a few things to keep in mind to guide care for the patient safely.
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