Presentation
It usually presents after exposure to a higher concentration of uroshiol on Toxicodendron plants. Patients present with black-spot deposits on the epidermis with underlying poison ivy dermatitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Gastric Lavage
The role of decontamination methods, namely, gastric lavage and activated charcoal was unclear. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSIONS: Our review shows that amitraz is an important agent for accidental or suicidal poisoning in both adults and children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastric lavage should not be employed routinely, if ever, in the management of poisoned patients. In experimental studies, the amount of marker removed by gastric lavage was highly variable and diminished with time. [doi.org]
Gastric decontamination can involve activated charcoal, gastric lavage, whole bowel irrigation, or nasogastric aspiration. Routine use of emetics (syrup of Ipecac), cathartics or laxatives are no longer recommended. [en.wikipedia.org]
This technique, which is known as gastric lavage, involves introducing 20-30 mL of tap water or 9% saline solution into the patient's digestive tract and removing the stomach contents with a siphon or syringe. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
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Malaise
[…] stomach bug If you have the stomach bug, also known as viral gastroenteritis, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: diarrhea stomach or intestinal cramps nausea vomiting fever weight loss joint aches muscle aches thirst headache general malaise [healthline.com]
Jaw & Teeth
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Periodontitis
INTRODUCTION: Topical benzocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used to relieve pain caused by teething, periodontal irritation, burns, wounds, and insect bites. Oral preparations may contain benzocaine concentrations ranging from 7.5% to 20%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
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Choreoathetoid Movements
While treatments have not been empirically determined, sedation with benzodiazepines, aggressive cooling for hyperthermic patients, and use of small doses of antipsychotics for choreoathetoid movements not controlled with benzodiazepines are not likely [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Motor Disturbances
All patients had sensory disturbances, and two of them had motor disturbances affecting the respiratory muscles and leading to the death of a 73-year-old man in Cuba. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
In the severe case the itch subsided in about two days and most of the skin lesions dried up in four days after the first treatment and were healed almost completely after three sessions of acupuncture treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
It has a good prognosis with supportive management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
What is the prognosis of a poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash? In general, the prognosis is excellent. [medicinenet.com]
Poisoning Prognosis The key to a good outcome is rapid recognition that a poisoning has occurred and rapid transport to a qualified medical facility when indicated. When medical care (and use of the U.S. [emedicinehealth.com]
The prognosis for strychnine poisoning is good if the patient can be supported over the first 6 to 12 hours. [inchem.org]
Epidemiology
This systematic review provides information on the epidemiology, toxicokinetics, mechanisms of toxicity, clinical features, diagnosis and management of amitraz poisoning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: An understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and management of this rare phenomenon is important for the nurse practitioner (NP) to be able to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate appropriate [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cuthbert from the NIMH suggests that, “One reason for this low response rate is the artificial grouping of heterogeneous syndromes with different pathophysiological mechanisms into one disorder.” [psychcentral.com]
Prevention
If associations are causal, implementing these poison prevention practices could each prevent between 11% and 20% of poisonings. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
We are collecting this information to improve your future experiences and to better provide for your poisoning prevention education needs. There are 10 questions, which should take less than 5 minutes to complete. [poisons.co.nz]