Into the Venomous Abyss: Unveiling Rare Complications Following Scorpion Bites

Scorpion bites are common in India. Usually harmless, some scorpion bites do develop serious systemic complications such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary oedema, myocarditis, cerebrovascular accidents. These complications are rare and seldom reported. First is a case of acute myocarditis and pulmonary oedema following scorpion bite; second is a case of acute haemorrhagic stroke and tachyarrhythmia following scorpion bite. The authors report these two cases of fatal complications of scorpion sting that illustrates the brief review of literature on its clinical presentation and emergency resuscitation.