Case report study about angel's trumpet poisoning in Tikrit city/Iraq

Abstract

Background: Angel's trumpet plant is available and distributed widely and cultivated as garden plant due to its beauty and less maintenance needs. However it's not well known by general population that Angel's trumpet is poisonous, hence poisoning by Angel's trumpet ingestion is not uncommon.
Aim: The study aimed to identify patient’s presentation with Angel's trumpet poisoning
Patient and Methods: The current study is case report study which includes a 6 years old male from Alalam district in Tikrit city presented to Salahuldin general hospital /emergency department with anticholinergic toxicity due to ingestion of angel's trumpet plant. Detailed history, clinical examinations, and full accessible investigations were done. Hematological investigations) complete blood count), biochemical investigations (renal function test, liver function test, random blood sugar) and ECG. Supportive treatment as well as neostigmine was administered.
Results: Angel's trumpet poisoning case with anticholinergic toxicity symptoms and signs. After hard work up and close monitoring was completely recovered without any residual effects.
Conclusion:  Angel's  trumpet  poisoning  case  of 6  years  old  male presented  with  anticholinergic  signs  and  symptoms  (loss  of consciousness,  dry  mucous  membranes,  fever,  tachycardia,  muscle weakness  and  mydriasis  .With  close  observation  and  supportive treatment  beside  neostigmine  as  an  alternative  antidote  the  patient respond well and discharged home without any residual effects.