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Role of Steroids and Extended Scorpion Anti-Venom Use in Cardiac Affection Among Scorpion Stung Pediatric Cases
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
Scorpion envenomation is considered a serious public health issue in the Middle East and Northern Sahara . According to the world health organization (WHO), around 1.2 to 1.5 million individuals are suspected to scorpion stings annually in Middle East; with 3000 to 5000 deaths rate .
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Day - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2025-02-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexamethasone
Assessing the relation between the level of cytokines (interleukins and tumor necrosis factor alpha) and the development of cardiac complications associated with scorpion envenomation among pediatric patients. and Evaluating the role of the use of Dexamethasone and/or extended anti-venom administration on cardiac function and outcome in pediatric cases.
Locations (1)
Assiut University Pediatric Hospital
Asyut, Egypt