Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
;
: 86-90, 2012.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-190992
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Although Pokeweed intoxication is relatively less severe, thereis little data onthe clinical presentation ofPokeweed intoxication in Korea. This study examined the clinical aspectsto providebasic data for evaluating Pokeweed intoxication.METHODS:
A retrospective study by a chart review was performedon 19 patients who ingested Pokeweed and presented to anacademic emergency department with an annual census of 40,000 between March 2012 and May 2012.RESULTS:
Nineteen patients were identified. All patients wereintoxicated unintentionally. The most common symptoms were vomiting with diarrhea and abdominal pain. The onset time varied, but occurs 30 minutes to 5 hours post ingestion of Pokeweed. All patients were discharged without fatal complications.CONCLUSION:
Compared to previous reports, mostpokeweed poisoning patients complain of gastrointestinal symptoms. Supportive care is the mainstay of the management of pokeweed intoxication. All symptoms were resolved over a 24 to 48 hour period.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Intoxication par les plantes
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Vomissement
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Douleur abdominale
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Études rétrospectives
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Recensements
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Phytolacca americana
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Diarrhée
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Consommation alimentaire
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Urgences
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Corée
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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