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D atura stramonium intoxication in two children
Author(s) -
Rakotomavo Falihery,
Andriamasy Caroline,
Rasamoelidrantoniaina,
Raveloson Nasolotsiry
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12363
Subject(s) - mydriasis , anticholinergic , medicine , datura stramonium , gastric lavage , anesthesia , anticholinergic agents , coma (optics) , activated charcoal , psychiatry , physics , organic chemistry , adsorption , optics , chemistry
D atura stramonium is a toxic plant member of the S olanaceae family. Its consumption may result in severe anticholinergic toxicity. We report the intoxication of 5‐ and 4‐year‐old brothers with D atura stramonium , which presented in two different manners. The first child presented agitation, hallucination and mydriasis that improved rapidly with benzodiazepine medication. The second presented comatose, mydriasis and B abinski signs. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration were performed. The child was intubated and mechanically ventilated until consciousness improvement. D atura stramonium poisoning may be considered by physicians in case of acute onset of decreased consciousness or behaviour trouble associated with anticholinergic signs and symptoms.