v Datura plant is a
poisonous plant whose all parts are poisonous but fruit and seeds are most toxic.
v It produces anticholinergic
syndrome
v Its scientific
name is “datura stramonium “ (jimson seed).
v Mode of poisoning
is by mixing the seed in food items and giving to other.
v Atropine & scopolamine
are the toxin agent present in it.
Clinical
features or symptoms
v Symptoms appear within
30 minutes of ingestion and last for 1 to 2 days.
v Classical symptoms
includes feeling of extreme hot (hot as a hare ) ,blinds ness ( ciliary muscle paralysis),dryness(dryness
of mouth ,urinary retention ,bowel movement reduced).
v Redness (cutaneous
vasodilatation causing flushing ), & madness(CNS arousal, delirium &
hallucinations).
v The pupils become
dilated.
v Stupor, coma&
convulsions occur in the fatal cases.
v Death occurs due
to respiratory failure or cardiovascular collapse.
management
v Gastric emptying
is done immediately.
v Supportive is
given to all the vital organs.
v Hyperthermia is
controlled.
v Urinary catheterisation
is done.
v Agitation are
controlled by the use of benzodiazepines.
v Some use
physostigmine but its use is controversial.
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