Abstract
Patients presenting with alleged scorpion envenomation is a common presentation in rural tertiary hospitals. The clinical prole of scorpion envenomation has been well established. However, data on the electrocardiographic changes in scorpion envenomation, particularly of patients presenting to a south Indian rural tertiary hospital are scant. In this cross-sectional study of 90 patients presenting to our hospital, we describe the electrocardiographic ndings of patients with scorpion envenomation. Data on correlation between severity of scorpion envenomation and ECG changes are also presented. The clinical prole of scorpion envenomation is varied, in its severity and by the type of scorpion, hence, the ECG may be a cheap and simple tool to detect warning signs early to initiate timely and appropriate management
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