Citation

Schneider F, Lutun P, Kintz P, Astruc D, Flesch F, Tempe JD. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 1996; 34(1): 113-117.

Affiliation

Service de Réanimation Médicale, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Marcel Dekker)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8632502

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adult intoxications due to ingestion of deadly nightshade berries is uncommon. CASE REPORTS: Collective intoxication of eight persons occurred after accidental ingestion of ripened Atropa belladonna berries. Three of the four adults displayed delirious states with visual hallucinations; one patient fell into a coma and required mechanical ventilation. Four children and one adult exhibited mild peripheral anticholinergic symptoms. Kinetic data were obtained on the three hospitalized adults. DISCUSSION: The optimal intensive care for such patients is discussed.

Language: en