Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
; : 86-90, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-190992
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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.
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Diarrhea
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Neglected Diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Plant Poisoning
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Vomiting
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Abdominal Pain
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Retrospective Studies
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Censuses
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Phytolacca americana
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Diarrhea
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Eating
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Emergencies
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Korea
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article