2.1 General 45
• Introduction
• Epidemiology
• Eco-biological aspects of scorpion
• Distribution of various species of scorpions
• Socio cultural aspects
2.2 Clinical aspects 47
• Components of venom and mechanisms of action
• Pathophysiology
• Symptoms and signs.
• Criteria for diagnosis
• Differential diagnosis
• Investigations
• Clinical course
• Complications
2.3 Treatment 54
• First aid measures
• Traditional methods
• Principles involved in the management
• Pharmacological aspects of Prazosin
2.4 Scorpion sting in special situations 60
2.5 Management at PHC and Block PHC 60
2.6 Referral aspects 62
2.7 Occupational risk, patient education and prevention 63
2.8 Prognosis 64
2.9 Resource Material 64