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NCT Number: NCT03622125

Decrease in Temperature as a Pagtonomic Sign by Scorpion Sting

The scorpion sting is a medical disease, for the signs and symptoms presented; Sometimes patients do not know the animal that causes these symptoms; the bibliography marks the decrease in temperature as a sign to be presented.

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Key information

Conditions

Scorpion Stings Bites and Stings Chemically-Induced Disorders Poisoning Wounds and Injuries

Age range

3 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cruz Roja Mexicana, Delegación León

León, Guanajuato, 37179, Mexico

About this study

The scorpion sting is a medical emergency where 184 patients from the state of Guanajuato were divided into 2 groups according to the type of antivenom administered, the dose of antivenom were at the discretion of the attending physician, Birmex (n = 117) and Alacramyn (n = 67) for the temperature record of the site of sting and other vital signs, this to compare it with the bibliography as a pathognomonic sign.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Scorpion sting
  • All sex
  • 3 - 90 ages

Exclusion criteria

  • Application of ice at the sting site

Treatment and study plan

Vital signs

Diagnostic Test

Axillary temperature sampling, at the site of the scorpion sting and the contralateral site with infrared thermometer, and heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure on admission, 30 minutes after applying the vial and the medical discharge

Primary outcomes

  1. Temperature change

    Time frame: 0, 30 and 120 minutes

    Temperature at the sting site, contralateral site and axillary in degrees celcius

Secondary outcomes

  1. Blood preasure

    Time frame: 0, 30 and 120 minutes

    Systolic and diastolic in mmHg

  2. Heart rate

    Time frame: 0, 30 and 120 minutes

    Beats per minute

  3. Respiratory rate

    Time frame: 0, 30 and 120 minutes

    Breaths per minute

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mexican Red Cross

Other

Collaborators

  • Instituto Bioclon S.A. de C.V.

Registry information

Official study title

Decrease in Temperature by Scorpion Sting: a Pagtonomic Sign

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Aug 9, 2018
Registry last updated
Aug 15, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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