A Cardiogenic Shock Following A Scorpion Envenomation : A Case Report

Abstract

Scorpion envenomation constitues a common and serious clinical situation in several regions in Morocco that worsens the vital prognosis of the patient. One of the most serious forms is cardiogenic shock which is associated with high mortality.

We report the case of an 30-year-old male patient who was admitted to intensive unit department for a management of cardiogenic shock following a severe scorpion envenomation. Thanks to an early diagnosis, urgent management based on administration of vasoactive drugs and armed clinical surveillance, the evolution was slowly favorable.