A child stung by a scorpion may be dangerous and requires prompt medical attention and medical advice for general treatment, medication or surgery. When a child is stung by a scorpion, the toxin can enter the body, and in mild cases, there will be localized skin pain and redness. In severe cases, symptoms such as panic and chest tightness may occur. Very few children develop respiratory muscle paralysis after being stung by a scorpion. 1. General treatment. Usually, a scorpion sting requires prompt removal of the intact stinger and squeezing out the venom, as well as repeated rinsing with an alkaline liquid. It is recommended to use soap and water or baking soda to rinse, and carry out local rubbing, local ice. 2. Medication. If the child is stung, there is a strong pain, you need to choose to flush the wound with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution under the guidance of the doctor, antibiotics to prevent infection. In case of muscle spasm, intravenous calcium gluconate treatment. If the systemic symptoms are obvious, glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone intravenous injection and antihistamines (such as cetirizine, etc.) can be used as appropriate. 3. Surgical treatment. If the swelling is severe and the venom may have seeped into the skin, prompt medical attention should be sought for incision and drainage.