Review Article

Scorpion Venom and the Inflammatory Response

Table 2

Central nervous system signs.

SignsCharacteristics

SympatheticHyperthermia, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypertension, arrythimia, hyperkinetic pulmonary, oedema, hyperglucaemia, diaphoresis, piloerection, hyperexcitability, and convulsions.
ParasympatheticBronchoconstriction, bradycardia, hypotension, salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, priapism, dysphagia, and gastric emesis.
SomaticInactivation of sodium channels, increased tendon reflexes.
CranialPtosis, dysphagia, pharyngeal reflex loss or muscle spasm.
Peripheral nervous systemParalysis and convulsions.