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Table 3 Comparison of occurrence of complications in the 2 groups of the study (n = 35)

From: A comparative study of using scorpion antivenom versus scorpion antivenom and prazosin drug for scorpion stings management in Sohag University Hospitals

Parameters

Group 1

(N = 15)100%

Group 2

(N = 20) 100%

Total

(N = 100)

P value

Complications

Arrhythmia (SVT)

0(0%)

1(5%)

1 (2.9%)

0.14

Pneumonia

3(20%)

1(5%)

4(11.4%)

Pulmonary edema

3 (20%)

4(20%)

7(20%)

Myocarditis

4 (26.7%)

10(50%)

14(40%)

Convulsions

4(26.7%)

2(10%)

6(17.1%)

Encephalopathy

1(6.7%)

2(10%)

3(8.6%)

  1. By chi-square test
  2. SVT: Supraventricular tachycardia