Unveiling the Dark Side of Datura in Pediatric Poisoning With Insights From Jordanian Experience: A Retrospective Clinical Study.


Journal

Pediatric emergency care
ISSN: 1535-1815
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Emerg Care
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8507560

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
09 May 2024
Historique:
medline: 9 5 2024
pubmed: 9 5 2024
entrez: 8 5 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Datura stramonium, jimsonweed, is a toxic plant with hallucinogenic properties. Although there are many studies on Datura poisoning, none reported cases in Jordan. This study offers a comprehensive review on D. stramonium ingestion, covering its epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment. We aimed to provide better understanding of the factors for Datura ingestion, identify prevention and management strategies, and address research challenges. This study adopted a retrospective review design to evaluate the cases of Datura poisoning in Al Karak, province of Jordan during the spring of 2022. Data collected from medical records, toxicology databases, and consultation records were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The common symptoms of Datura poisoning included agitation, mydriasis, and tachycardia. The management approaches comprised supportive care, administration of Diazepam for agitation, and, in some cases, neostigmine to counteract anticholinergic effects. Understanding the risks associated with D. stramonium poisoning and implementing effective prevention and management strategies are crucial. This study highlights the importance of recognizing Datura poisoning as a potential diagnosis in children presenting with unexplained anticholinergic symptoms or agitation to the emergency room.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38718809
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003189
pii: 00006565-990000000-00460
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Amjad Tarawneh (A)

From the Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak 61710, Jordan.

Omar Nafi (O)

Pediatric Department Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Karak 61710, Jordan.

Abedulrhman S Abdelfattah (AS)

Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan.

Nafe M Al-Tawarah (NM)

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mutah University, Allied Medical Sciences, Karak 61710, Jordan.

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