Successful management of third-trimester scorpion envenomation (Parabuthus maximus) in a resource-limited setting: A case report

Table 6 Key considerations in scorpion envenomation during pregnancy

Aspect	Clinical implications
Pathophysiology	Catecholamine-induced uteroplacental vasoconstriction leading to fetal hypoxia
Maternal symptoms	Autonomic storm (hypertension, tachycardia), local pain, potential for severe complications (eclampsia, myocarditis)
Fetal effects	Tachycardia, distress, potential preterm labor or demise in severe cases
Critical management	Prompt antivenom administration, multidisciplinary care, and continuous fetal monitoring
Resource-limited challenges	Antivenom accessibility, harmful traditional practices, and delayed presentation