Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
; : 86-90, 2012.
Article
en Ko
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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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Base de datos:
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Asunto principal:
Intoxicación por Plantas
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Vómitos
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Dolor Abdominal
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Censos
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Phytolacca americana
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Diarrea
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Ingestión de Alimentos
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Urgencias Médicas
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article