Open AccessAtropine-like poisoning caused by topical use of undiluted topical robinul
Author(s) -
Roselle Herring,
Gordon Caldwell
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.02.2009.1636
Subject(s) - medicine , atropine , rash , groin , sweat , dermatology , anesthesia , intensive care medicine , surgery , medical emergency
A case is described in which a patient inadvertently applied undiluted Robinul to a sweat rash in the groin and experienced two episodes of atropine-like poisoning. We highlight important diagnostic issues and identify concerns with prescribing unfamiliar medications.