Most scorpion stings do not require medical treatment. But if symptoms are severe, is supportive care in a hospital is usually required. In addition to bed rest, it can be sedatives for muscle spasms and intravenous drugs to treat hypertension, anxiety and pain.
Until recently, a serum that neutralizes the poison (antidote) was available to treat severe cases in Arizona. Derived from the blood of a goat, the antidote is a major drawback: it contained animal proteins that can cause a potentially fatal reaction. Again, there is no antidote protein produced in Mexico (Anascorp) is currently being tested in hospitals in Arizona for several years. Initial results show that it is effective within four hours of being administered, which can help prevent a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit.
Until recently, a serum that neutralizes the poison (antidote) was available to treat severe cases in Arizona. Derived from the blood of a goat, the antidote is a major drawback: it contained animal proteins that can cause a potentially fatal reaction. Again, there is no antidote protein produced in Mexico (Anascorp) is currently being tested in hospitals in Arizona for several years. Initial results show that it is effective within four hours of being administered, which can help prevent a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit.
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