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[Infants poisoned with cannabis].

S Redant1, N Genis1, A Thiery2

  • 1Service des Urgences, H.U.D.E.R.F.

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|June 28, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Infants experiencing acute neurological issues may have cannabis poisoning, even if rare. Early toxicologic analysis is crucial for diagnosis and treatment in pediatric cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric toxicology
  • Cannabis research
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Cannabis poisoning in infants is uncommon.
  • Clinical signs are often unspecific.
  • Pediatricians and emergency physicians may lack awareness of severe cannabis toxicity manifestations.

Observation:

  • Three infant cases of cannabis poisoning were reported.
  • Patients presented with acute neurological symptoms including drowsiness, hypotonia, mydriasis, and seizures.
  • Cannabis was detected in infant blood or urine samples.

Findings:

  • Cannabis poisoning can cause severe acute neurological disorders in infants.
  • Toxicologic analysis is essential even in young patients with neurological symptoms.
  • Early identification of cannabis exposure is critical.
Keywords:
InfantMarijuanaPoisoningSeizure

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Implications:

  • Healthcare providers should consider cannabis poisoning in infants with unexplained neurological symptoms.
  • Further research is needed on the specific effects and management of pediatric cannabis toxicity.
  • Raising awareness among medical professionals about infant cannabis poisoning is vital.