Vegas stings
Bledsoe, B.
Jems a Journal of Emergency Medical Services 38(4): 28-29
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0197-2510 PMID: 23967778 Document Number: 666720
The case detailed here is relatively straight-forward. We describe the case of a tourist who sustained a scorpion sting in a local state park. Her symptoms were more significant than typically seen with simple scorpion stings. The scorpion that was caught by her boyfriend was later determined to be a bark scorpion. However, following adequate prehospital treatment and detailed evaluation in the emergency department, the patient improved. It was determined that scorpion antivenin wasn't indicated bacause of the lack of systemic signs and symptoms. The patient ultimately did well and completed her vacation in Las Vegas.