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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.

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