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Shahrabadi E, Moradi M S, Rezaeian M, Salimabadi Y, Esmaeili Ranjbar A, Moinaddini5 S et al . The Epidemiological Study of Clinical Signs and Outcomes of Patients with Scorpion Stings Referred to Emergency Department of Rafsanjan Ali-Ibn-Abitaleb Hospital in 2017-2018: A Descriptive Study. JRUMS 2020; 19 (7) :713-726
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E. Shahrabadi 
, M. S. Moradi , M. Rezaeian , Y. Salimabadi , A. Esmaeili Ranjbar , Sh. Moinaddini5 , M. Sanji Rafsanjani
, M. S. Moradi , M. Rezaeian , Y. Salimabadi , A. Esmaeili Ranjbar , Sh. Moinaddini5 , M. Sanji Rafsanjani
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The Epidemiological Study of Clinical Signs and Outcomes of Patients with Scorpion Stings Referred to Emergency Department of Rafsanjan Ali-Ibn-Abitaleb Hospital in 2017-2018: A Descriptive Study
E. Shahrabadi[1], M. S. Moradi[2], M. Rezaeian[3] , Y. Salimabadi[4] A. Esmaeili Ranjbar[5], Sh. Moinaddini[6], M. Sanji Rafsanjani[7]
Received: 12/01/2020 Sent for Revision: 26/01/2020 Received Revised Manuscript: 29/06/2020 Accepted: 16/09/2020
Background and Objectives: Scorpion bite is one of the public health problems, which sometimes causes human death. The aim of this study was to determine various epidemiological aspects, clinical signs and outcomes of patients with scorpion bite referred to the emergency of Hazrat Ali Ibn Abitaleb Hospital in Rafsanjan in 2017-2018.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017-2018. A total of 59 people stung by scorpion referred to the Emergency Department of Hazrat Ali Ibn Abitaleb Hospital in Rafsanjan were selected through census method. Using a researcher-made checklist, demographic and clinical information were completed by the researchers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage and mean) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, chi-square or Fisher test).
Results: Most scorpion stinges were in people aged 30-39. The highest incidence of scorpion stings was observed by black scorpions with 53 cases (89.8%) from June to August, at 6 pm to 12 pm. The most local clinical symptom with 37 cases (62.7%) was pain and the most systemic clinical symptom was dizziness with 8 cases (13.6%) and hemoglobinuria, the highest laboratory index was 17 (28.8%) cases. A total of 54 cases (91.5%) were discharged after receiving medical treatment in the emergency room.
Conclusion: The most common local and systemic clinical symptoms were pain and dizziness, respectively. The hemoglobin index was the most important laboratory indicator and most people were discharged from the emergency room. Preventive training is needed to protect people's health and well-being
Key words: Epidemiological study, Scorpion Sting, clinical outcomes, Rafsanjan
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences approved the study (IR.RUMS.REC.1396.192).
How to cite this article: Shahrabadi E, Moradi M S, Rezaeian M, Salimabadi Y, Esmaeili Ranjbar A, Moinaddini Sh, Sanji Rafsanjani M. The Epidemiological Study of Clinical Signs and Outcomes of Patients with Scorpion Stings Referred to Emergency Department of Rafsanjan Ali-Ibn-Abitaleb Hospital in 2017-2018: A Descriptive Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2020; 19 (7): 713-26. [Farsi]
[1]- MSc in Medical Education, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan Iran, ORCID: 0000-0003-3965-4688
E. Shahrabadi[1], M. S. Moradi[2], M. Rezaeian[3] , Y. Salimabadi[4] A. Esmaeili Ranjbar[5], Sh. Moinaddini[6], M. Sanji Rafsanjani[7]
Received: 12/01/2020 Sent for Revision: 26/01/2020 Received Revised Manuscript: 29/06/2020 Accepted: 16/09/2020
Background and Objectives: Scorpion bite is one of the public health problems, which sometimes causes human death. The aim of this study was to determine various epidemiological aspects, clinical signs and outcomes of patients with scorpion bite referred to the emergency of Hazrat Ali Ibn Abitaleb Hospital in Rafsanjan in 2017-2018.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017-2018. A total of 59 people stung by scorpion referred to the Emergency Department of Hazrat Ali Ibn Abitaleb Hospital in Rafsanjan were selected through census method. Using a researcher-made checklist, demographic and clinical information were completed by the researchers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage and mean) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, chi-square or Fisher test).
Results: Most scorpion stinges were in people aged 30-39. The highest incidence of scorpion stings was observed by black scorpions with 53 cases (89.8%) from June to August, at 6 pm to 12 pm. The most local clinical symptom with 37 cases (62.7%) was pain and the most systemic clinical symptom was dizziness with 8 cases (13.6%) and hemoglobinuria, the highest laboratory index was 17 (28.8%) cases. A total of 54 cases (91.5%) were discharged after receiving medical treatment in the emergency room.
Conclusion: The most common local and systemic clinical symptoms were pain and dizziness, respectively. The hemoglobin index was the most important laboratory indicator and most people were discharged from the emergency room. Preventive training is needed to protect people's health and well-being
Key words: Epidemiological study, Scorpion Sting, clinical outcomes, Rafsanjan
Funding: This study did not have any funds.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences approved the study (IR.RUMS.REC.1396.192).
How to cite this article: Shahrabadi E, Moradi M S, Rezaeian M, Salimabadi Y, Esmaeili Ranjbar A, Moinaddini Sh, Sanji Rafsanjani M. The Epidemiological Study of Clinical Signs and Outcomes of Patients with Scorpion Stings Referred to Emergency Department of Rafsanjan Ali-Ibn-Abitaleb Hospital in 2017-2018: A Descriptive Study. J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2020; 19 (7): 713-26. [Farsi]
[2]- General Practitioner, Graduate of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0002-9872-4722
[3]- Prof., Dept. of Epidemiology, Occupational Environmental Research Center, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,ORCID: 0000-0003-3070-0166
[4]- Assistant Prof.of Medical Entomology, Dept. of Health Services and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0003-2185-3355
[5]- Assistant Prof., Dept. of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0001-7786-7495
[6]- Assistant Prof., Dept. of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0001-8669-1284
[7]- Assistant Prof., Dept.of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, ORCID: 0000-0002-5004-2503
(Corresponding Author) Tel:( 034)34280001, Fax: (034) 34280001, E-mail: dr.msanji@yahoo.com
(Corresponding Author) Tel:( 034)34280001, Fax: (034) 34280001, E-mail: dr.msanji@yahoo.com
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Received: 2019/12/27 | Accepted: 2020/07/5 | Published: 2020/10/19
Received: 2019/12/27 | Accepted: 2020/07/5 | Published: 2020/10/19
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