Intentional intoxication with monkshood plant leading to atrioventricular dissociation and ventricular ectopy in a 17-year-old female: a case report.

Autor:	Klokman, V. W., Tempelaar, S., Kuipers, B. C. W., van Dijk, I. A. G., Moviat, M. A. M.
Předmět:	ACONITE CARDIOVASCULAR system physiology CHARCOAL SUICIDAL behavior HEART block PATIENT monitoring TREATMENT effectiveness EMERGENCY medical services PLANT extracts ARRHYTHMIA
Zdroj:	International Journal of Emergency Medicine; 2/8/2024, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-5, 5p
Abstrakt:	Background: Monkshood, a toxic plant containing a potent cardio- and neurotoxin called aconitine, can lead to a range of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Mortality associated with this intoxication are due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias which are difficult to treat and often refractory in nature. Case presentation: We present a case of a 17-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department after intentionally ingesting a monkshood plant and developed atrioventricular dissociation and frequent ventricular ectopy. The patient was successfully treated with activated charcoal, supportive care, and cardiac monitoring. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early recognition of aconitine poisoning and the need for prompt supportive care, cardiac rhythm monitoring, and preemptive antiarrhythmic treatment planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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