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Oleander poisoning

D Shaw, J Pearn

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |September 8, 1979
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Oleander (Thevetia peruviana and Nerium oleander) contains toxic cardiac glycosides.
    • Oleander ingestion is a significant cause of pediatric hospital admissions in Australia.
    • Accidental plant ingestions are a common concern for child safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the actual clinical significance and mortality associated with oleander ingestion in children.
    • To evaluate the rate of hospital admissions due to oleander poisoning in a specific Australian population.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and outcomes of pediatric oleander ingestions.

    Main Methods:

    • A seven-year population survey was conducted in South-East Queensland, Australia.
    • Data on pediatric hospital admissions for plant ingestions were analyzed.

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  • Clinical features and outcomes of 13 children with oleander ingestion were reviewed.

    • Main Results:

    • The rate of clinical poisoning from oleander ingestion in children is low.
    • The annual age-specific admission rate for oleander ingestion was 0.62 per 100,000 children.
    • Mortality due to oleander ingestion was negligible, with an excellent prognosis reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Accidental oleander ingestion in children has a low incidence of severe clinical poisoning.
    • Current clinical experience suggests a favorable prognosis following oleander ingestion.
    • Public health focus may shift towards other plant ingestions given oleander's low toxicity impact.