Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital.
- Author:
Dong Kil JEONG
1
;
Hyung Jun MOON
;
Jung Won LEE
;
Sae Hoon PARK
;
Hyung Jung LEE
;
Seung Whan SEOL
;
Ah Reum KIM
;
Jae Hyung CHOI
;
Jae Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Korea. mdgarden@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pokeweed;
Plant poisoning;
Phytolacca americana
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Censuses;
Diarrhea;
Eating;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Korea;
Phytolacca americana;
Plant Poisoning;
Retrospective Studies;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2012;10(2):86-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Although Pokeweed intoxication is relatively less severe, thereis little data onthe clinical presentation ofPokeweed intoxication in Korea. This study examined the clinical aspectsto providebasic data for evaluating Pokeweed intoxication. METHODS: A retrospective study by a chart review was performedon 19 patients who ingested Pokeweed and presented to anacademic emergency department with an annual census of 40,000 between March 2012 and May 2012. RESULTS: Nineteen patients were identified. All patients wereintoxicated unintentionally. The most common symptoms were vomiting with diarrhea and abdominal pain. The onset time varied, but occurs 30 minutes to 5 hours post ingestion of Pokeweed. All patients were discharged without fatal complications. CONCLUSION: Compared to previous reports, mostpokeweed poisoning patients complain of gastrointestinal symptoms. Supportive care is the mainstay of the management of pokeweed intoxication. All symptoms were resolved over a 24 to 48 hour period.
