Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Jan 2025
Evaluation of Antivenom Therapy for Middle East Scorpion Envenomations.
Scorpion envenomation is a leading cause of envenomation in our region. Antivenom has been used successfully to treat the systemic manifestations of envenomations inflicted by toxic scorpions. Toxic scorpions common in our area include Leiurus quinquestriatus , Androctonus australis , and Buthus occitanus . This study describes the outcomes of children envenomated by these scorpions, and treated with SCORPIFAV, a polyvalent scorpion antivenom F(ab') 2 (equine), used since 2016 at our institution. ⋯ Patients treated with antivenom exhibited rapid resolution of symptoms without severe hypersensitivity. We recommend broadened availability of antivenom at sites where it is needed.