Smith L R, Potgieter P D, Chappell W A
S Afr Med J. 1983 Jul 9;64(2):69-70.
A case of scorpion (Parabuthus species) envenomation causing severe respiratory failure is presented. Systemic effects, which included muscular weakness, hypertonus and bulbar dysfunction, developed 8 hours after poisoning; this emphasizes the importance of close observation of victims of envenomation. Treatment included the administration of scorpion antivenom (SAIMR) and mechanical ventilation for 4 days.
本文报告了一例由（异蝎属物种）蝎子蜇伤导致严重呼吸衰竭的病例。中毒8小时后出现全身症状，包括肌肉无力、肌张力亢进和延髓功能障碍；这凸显了对蜇伤受害者进行密切观察的重要性。治疗措施包括注射抗蝎毒血清（南非医学研究所生产）和机械通气4天。
