Citation

Mohamad N, Baharuddin KA, Ahmad R. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health 2009; 40(6): 1331-1334.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. drnasirmohamadkb@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, SEAMO Regional Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20578469

Abstract

Traditional Malay herbal medicine is still used in Malaysia especially in rural areas, instead of using modern medicine. Datura or "kecubung" has been used to treat allergic rhinitis in certain places. Inaccurate doses can potentially cause severe or fatal neurologic anti-cholinergic toxidromes. A good knowledge of toxidromes with optimization of supportive care can prevent fatal complications and lead to a more speedy recovery. We present a case of kecubung poisoning.

Language: en