Yellow Oleander Poisoning in Eastern Province: An Analysis of Admission and Outcome

Conclusions: YOP are common among young females. The cardiac toxicity develops within 24hrs of ingestion of YO seeds. The risk of toxicity has negative correlation with number of seeds. Most patients have nonspecific symptoms. AV conduction defects are common. Multiple activated charcoals alone were safe and adequate in most cases even late presentation.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Sciences - January 27, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Selladurai PirasathKanagasingam Arulnithy Source Type: research