Abstract
Study of Hematological Parameters in Patients with Scorpion Envenomation Presented to the Poison Control Center of Ain Shams University Hospitals
Highlights
Scorpion envenomation constitutes a genuine problem of public health all over the world, especially in North-Saharan Africa
Thirty-six patients were classified into two groups regarding the severity of scorpion envenomation
This study showed that hematocrit value, total leukocytic count, neutrophils, platelet count, PCT and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were significantly lower in group II after antivenom therapy
Summary
Scorpion envenomation constitutes a genuine problem of public health all over the world, especially in North-Saharan Africa Victims such as children and the elderly who suffer from respiratory and/or cardiovascular diseases become at high risk after scorpion envenomation if not managed adequately and quickly (Santos et al, 2016 & Abd El-Aziz et al, 2019). Results: Patients presented with moderate and severe envenomation showed increase in hemoglobin level, hematocrit value (Hct) and total leukocytic count (TLC) when compared to those with mild envenomation. Hematocrit value, TLC, platelet count, PCT and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) were lower in patients with moderate and severe envenomation after antivenom therapy. Hematocrit value, TLC, platelet count, PCT and APTT were useful tools to follow up the patient’s condition
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