[Intentional Datura stramonium intoxication: an unknown etiology of mydriasis]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2007 Sep;26(9):810-3. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2007.04.006. Epub 2007 Jul 24.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Two case reports of Datura stramonium intoxications are presented. The first one was a self poisoning, with a moderate anticholinergic syndrome and a spontaneous improvement. The second one was a recreational use of Datura stramonium for its hallucinogenic properties. The anticholinergic syndrome was marked and the improvement required orotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, intraveinous rehydratation, and active cooling to prevent organ failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Datura stramonium / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mydriasis / chemically induced*
  • Substance-Related Disorders
  • Suicide, Attempted