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poisoning, due to a sting of a scorpion, scorpion venom, scorpions, related species, most varieties of north american scorpions, nonpoisonous, poisonous ones, live mainly, in the southwestern deserts, mild case, mild tingling, burning at site of sting, severe case, muscular spasms, convulsions, urinary incontinence, urine output, decreased, excessive salivation, drooling, random movements of head, eye, neck, respiratory, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing, stop breathing, eyes, ears, nose, throat, tongue feels thicker, spasm, the larynx, voice box, double vision, gastrointestinal, abdominal cramps, inflammation, the pancreas, fecal incontinence, heart, blood vessels, high blood pressure, decreased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, nervous system, restlessness, tense, seizures, paralysis, most stings from north american scorpions, require treatment, children 6 years, younger, more susceptible, toxic effects, the poisonous varieties, place ice, wrapped, washcloth, suitable covering, on the site, the sting, 10 minutes, 10 minutes, repeat this process, immobilize the affected limb, patient has circulatory problems, decrease the time, prevent possible damage, skin, keep the patient still, determine the following information, patient's age, weight, identification, the insect, time stung, they, instruct, necessary to take the patient, hospital, poison control centers, telephone numbers, bring the scorpion, identification, procedures performed, give an antiserum, open, maintain the airway, treat the symptoms, death rarely occurs in patients older than 6 years, symptoms rapidly, become worse, the first 2 to 4 hours, sting, a poor outcome is indicated, last 24 to 48 hours, deaths have occurred, 4 days, sting.