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  • Toxicology
  • Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Oleander (Nerium oleander, Cascabela thevetia) is a toxic ornamental plant common in Australia.
  • All plant parts contain cardiac glycosides, posing risks of severe cardiac and gastrointestinal complications.
  • Published Australian case reports on oleander toxicity are historical, lacking current management insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of intentional oleander ingestion by two family members.
  • To describe the differing clinical presentations, diagnosis, and successful management.
  • To improve healthcare professional awareness of oleander toxicity, particularly in pre-hospital and emergency settings.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed case report of two patients with intentional oleander leaf ingestion.
  • Clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and treatment interventions are described.
  • Review of current management strategies for oleander toxicity.

Main Results:

  • Two family members presented with oleander toxicity following intentional ingestion.
  • Successful management and recovery were achieved for both patients.
  • Varied clinical presentations were observed between the two individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Oleander toxicity requires prompt recognition and management in emergency settings.
  • This case highlights the importance of updated clinical awareness and treatment protocols.
  • Effective management can lead to successful patient outcomes despite severe toxicity.