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Aconite poisoning, caused by ingestion of Aconitum plants, is a life-threatening condition characterized by symptoms such as numbness, nausea, and cardiac arrhythmias. Management includes supportive care and gastric decontamination, as there are no available antidotes. Early recognition and treatment are essential to prevent serious complications.

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Aconite Fat

Aconite poisoning, caused by ingestion of Aconitum plants, is a life-threatening condition characterized by symptoms such as numbness, nausea, and cardiac arrhythmias. Management includes supportive care and gastric decontamination, as there are no available antidotes. Early recognition and treatment are essential to prevent serious complications.

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ACONITE

(Cardiac toxin)

Aconite poisoning, also known as monk's hood or wolf's


bane poisoning, is a potentially life-threatening condition
caused by ingestion of Aconitum plants. Here's a
comprehensive guide to identifying aconite poisoning.

IDENTIFICATION OF POISON
1. Plant Identi cation: Aconitum plants have distinctive
features, including:
- Hood-like shape of the upper sepal
- Purple, blue, or white owers
- Palmate or deeply lobed leaves
2. Symptoms: Aconite poisoning can cause:
- Numbness or tingling in the mouth, face, and extremities
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
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- Diarrhea
- Weakness or paralysis
- Respiratory failure
- Cardiac arrhythmias
3. Toxic Compounds: Aconitum plants contain toxic
compounds called aconitines, which can be detected in:
- Blood or urine samples
- Gastric contents
- Plant material

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS


1. Initial Symptoms: Numbness or tingling in the mouth,
face, and extremities, followed by nausea, vomiting, and
abdominal pain.
2. Cardiovascular Symptoms: Arrhythmias, hypotension,
and cardiac arrest.
3. Neurological Symptoms: Weakness, paralysis, and
respiratory failure.

MANAGEMENT
1. Supportive Care: Management of symptoms, including
cardiac and respiratory support.
2. Gastric Decontamination: Activated charcoal
administration to reduce aconitine absorption.

ANTIDOTES
None available; treatment focuses on supportive care and
management of symptoms.

Early recognition and treatment of aconite poisoning are


crucial to prevent serious complications and improve
outcomes.

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