2020, Number 2
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Scorpion Sting Treatment by Clinical Practice Guideline versus Reduced Dose. Cohort study
Language: Spanish
References: 17
Page: 53-59
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ABSTRACT
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of scorpion sting treatment by Clinical Practice Guideline versus Reduced Dose. Methods: cohort study. Scorpion sting patients were followed with treatment according to Clinical Practice Guide or Reduced Dose Scheme evaluating: response time, conversion, number of administered fabotherapics, co-interventions, mortality, and costs. Statistical analysis: was used χ2, RR (95% CI) , RRA and Cost Effective Units. A statistical significance with two-sided p of 0.05 was considered. SPSS software v. 22 and Epi-Info v. 5.2 was used. Results: 63 patients with scorpion sting were followed; 30 were treated with the Clinical Practice Guide scheme, and 33 with reduced dose scheme. There were no significant differences in sociodemographic or clinical variables until the recovery of the patient. However, we found statistical significance in the number of flasks of administered fabotherapic: 1 (1-4) vs 1 (0-1) p = 0.002; in Cost (54.96dls./patient) vs (15.87 dls./patient) p = 0.001; Total cost (1649 CE dls) vs (524 CE dls) p = 0.001; and Cost effectiveness 5.5 vs. 0.07 p = 0.001. Conclusion: The most cost-effective treatment for scorpion sting is by reduced Dose Schedule. Level of evidence: Treatment II-AREFERENCES
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