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Camphor ingestion
D E Gibson1, G P Moore, J A Pfaff
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1989
Abstract:
Camphor ingestion is a toxic ingestion that is seen infrequently in the emergency department. It is remarkable for its rapidity of action and toxicity. A case of camphor ingestion that displayed toxic effects is presented. The pharmacology, manifestations, and management of this readily available substance are discussed.