Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology (대한임상독성학회지)

Korean society of Clincal Toxicology (대한임상독성학회)
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Korean Rosebay Intoxication -2 Case Reports-

진달래꽃과 관련된 중독 2례

  • Kim Ho Kwon (Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Jeong Tae O (Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Jin Young Ho (Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lee Jae Baek (Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University)
  • 김호권 (전북대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 정태오 (전북대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 진영호 (전북대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 이재백 (전북대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실)
  • Published : 2005.06.01
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Abstract

The plant Korean rosebay are members of the Ericaceae(Heath) family and may contain grayanotoxins, which exert toxic effects by binding to sodium channels in cell membranes. We had experience of 2 cases of Korean rose bay intoxication, who exposed to Rhododendron mucronulatum. Patients were presented to our ED with nausea and vomiting, hypotension, and dizziness or depressed mentation. The patients were performed monitoring and supportive treatment and were fully recovered within 48hours. Korean rose bay intoxication should be considered in patients with clinical evidence of gastrointestinal irritation, cardiac arrhythmias, and/or neurologic signs without identifiable causes, especially in spring or early summer.

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