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Datura intoxication in Riyadh.

S A Taha, A H Mahdi

    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Datura stramonium (stramonium) poisoning in children, though rare, can occur through accidental ingestion. Prompt treatment with physostigmine salicylate is crucial due to children's sensitivity to atropine toxicity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Pediatrics
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Datura stramonium (stramonium) poisoning is often associated with deliberate abuse in young adults.
    • Accidental stramonium poisoning in children is infrequent, typically linked to contaminated food.
    • The plant's unappealing taste and appearance make accidental ingestion by children rare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report three cases of Datura stramonium ingestion in children in Saudi Arabia.
    • To highlight the likelihood of such poisonings in regions where the plant is prevalent.
    • To emphasize appropriate treatment strategies for pediatric stramonium poisoning.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of three children with Datura stramonium ingestion.
    • Clinical observation of symptoms and response to treatment.

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  • Review of literature on stramonium toxicity and management.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients presented with peripheral anticholinergic signs due to atropine, the main alkaloid in stramonium.
    • Central nervous system effects and toxic psychosis were minimal compared to intentional misuse.
    • Children experienced toxicity from relatively small, non-lethal doses.

    Conclusions:

    • Datura stramonium ingestion in children, even in small doses, requires careful management due to atropine toxicity.
    • Physostigmine salicylate is recommended as a specific antidote for most cases, alongside symptomatic treatment.
    • Increased awareness and prompt medical intervention are vital for managing pediatric stramonium poisoning.