Journal of medical case reports · 2022
Dried rhododendron flower ingestion presenting with bradycardia and hypotension: a case report.
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Baral Sushil, Baral Binaya Kumar, Sharma Pranit, Shrestha Surendra Lal
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BACKGROUND: Rhododendron toxicity can be a life-threatening situation when manifested; it results in bradycardia and hypotension. Treatment remains challenging when it is complicated with refractory hypotension involving the multiorgan system if not treated early.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 33-year-old Magar male presented with history of ingestion of two handfuls of white rhododendron flower. He had ingested the flowers believing that it would help relieve the pain and remove the materials stuck in his food pipe. Symptoms presented included muscular discomfort, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, tingling sensation around the face and lips, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and difficulty swallowing within 4-5 hours after the ingestion of the dried flower. High-flow oxygen, intravenous fluids, atropine, and other supportive measures were used during the emergency, followed later by transfer to the intensive care unit for further observation.
CONCLUSION: The patient was discharged with complete recovery after 2 days of hospital stay. Intentional or accidental ingestion of toxic plants can be severe or even life-threatening. Thus, clinicians should be familiar with local toxic plants with grayanotoxin action.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 33-year-old Magar male presented with history of ingestion of two handfuls of white rhododendron flower. He had ingested the flowers believing that it would help relieve the pain and remove the materials stuck in his food pipe. Symptoms presented included muscular discomfort, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, tingling sensation around the face and lips, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and difficulty swallowing within 4-5 hours after the ingestion of the dried flower. High-flow oxygen, intravenous fluids, atropine, and other supportive measures were used during the emergency, followed later by transfer to the intensive care unit for further observation.
CONCLUSION: The patient was discharged with complete recovery after 2 days of hospital stay. Intentional or accidental ingestion of toxic plants can be severe or even life-threatening. Thus, clinicians should be familiar with local toxic plants with grayanotoxin action.