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Wht is the medicine if deadly scorpion stings you?

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is there any good antidote avaliable at any good hospital?like snake bites

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  1. There are hospitals stocked with anti-venom in Mexico, India and the Middle East. Not every hospital would have it, but they can usually send it to the local hospitals in plenty of time.

    Edit: Looks like there is a US hospital that has it too.


  2. The stings of most North American scorpions require no special treatment. Placing an ice cube on the wound reduces pain, as does an ointment containing a combination of an antihistamine, an analgesic, and a corticosteroid. Arizona bark scorpion, Northern plain scorpion, Swampland scorpion, and Southeastern yellow scorpion stings require the use of sedatives, such as midazolam, given intravenously. Antivenom relieves symptoms, but it may cause a serious allergic reaction or serum sickness. Antivenom for Southeastern yellow scorpion may not work in the most serious stings. (Wikipedia)

    Treatment of nonvenomous scorpion stings is nonspecific; an ice pack over the wound and oral NSAIDs reduce pain. Treatment of venomous Centruroides stings is bedrest; benzodiazepines for muscle spasms; and IV drugs as needed to control hypertension, agitation, and pain. Patients are kept npo for 8 to 12 h after the bite. Antivenom, available only in Arizona, should be given in an ICU setting in all severe cases and to those unresponsive to supportive care, particularly children. Information on availability and dosing may be obtained by contacting a regional poison control center. (Merck)

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