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Mad Honey Intoxication : A Case Series of 21 Patients
Joint Authors
Demır, Hasan
Onur, Ozge
Denızbasi, Arzu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The “grayanotoxin (mad honey)” poisoning is not known commonly, there are some case series and case reports in the medical literature about it, especially in Turkey.
The aim of this study was to describe the presentation of 21 natural honey intoxication cases and to review the literature.
Material and Method.
This study is retrospective analysis of twenty one patients who were admitted to the emergency department due to honey poisoning.
Results.
Median age of 21 patients was 55.
The mean length of delay after consumption is 3.4 hrs.
Dizziness, weakness, excessive perspiration, nausea-vomiting, and low blood pressure were the most observed symptoms.
Mean pulse rate was 56/min.
Mean systolic blood pressure was 102 mmHg.
The mean length of hospital stay is 14.7 hrs.
Patient rhytms on arrival were as follows: 10 patients were in normal sinus rhytm, 7 sinus bradycardia, 3 nodal rhytm, 1 atrial fibrillation.
Atropine was given to 18 patients.
None of our patients died and all were discharged home without any complication.
Discussion.
In the emergency setting, poisoning is a clinical state which is very hard to identify.
We have to keep in mind that drugs and toxins may cause lethal dysrhythmias.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Demır, Hasan& Denızbasi, Arzu& Onur, Ozge. 2011. Mad Honey Intoxication : A Case Series of 21 Patients. ISRN Toxicology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Demır, Hasan…[et al.]. Mad Honey Intoxication : A Case Series of 21 Patients. ISRN Toxicology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Demır, Hasan& Denızbasi, Arzu& Onur, Ozge. Mad Honey Intoxication : A Case Series of 21 Patients. ISRN Toxicology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478713