Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology (대한임상독성학회지)

Korean society of Clincal Toxicology (대한임상독성학회)
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Clinical Features of Pokeweed Intoxication Experienced in a University Hospital

일개 대학병원에서 경험한 자리공 중독 환자의 임상적 특성

  • Jeong, Dong Kil (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Moon, Hyung Jun (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Lee, Jung Won (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Park, Sae Hoon (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Lee, Hyung Jung (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Seol, Seung Whan (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Kim, Ah Reum (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Choi, Jae Hyung (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University) ;
  • Kim, Jae Woo (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University)
  • 정동길 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 문형준 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 이정원 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 박세훈 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 이현정 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 설승환 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 김아름 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 최재형 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실) ;
  • 김재우 (순천향대학교 의과대학 응급의학교실)
  • Received : 2012.08.27
  • Accepted : 2012.10.15
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Although Pokeweed intoxication is relatively less severe, there is little data on the clinical presentation of Pokeweed intoxication in Korea. This study examined the clinical aspects to provide basic data for evaluating Pokeweed intoxication. Methods: A retrospective study by a chart review was performed on 19 patients who ingested Pokeweed and presented to an academic emergency department with an annual census of 40,000 between March 2012 and May 2012. Results: Nineteen patients were identified. All patients were intoxicated 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, most pokeweed 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.

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