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Eucalyptus and Essential Oil poisoning
Introduction
Mx
Eucalyptus and Essential Oil poisoning
see also:
toxicology
RCH guideline - eucalyptus oil and essential oil poisoning
Introduction
ingestions of 15mL or more eucalyptus oil in adults can be fatal within hours, especially if dose is sufficient to cause acute onset seizures
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Mx
do not induce vomiting as risk of aspiration and severe chemical pneumonitis
usual ABCD
Rx seizures as per usual - these patients may need close monitoring as cardiac arrest is a risk
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https://www.cureus.com/articles/360396-fatal-eucalyptus-oil-poisoning-in-an-adult-male-a-case-report-with-comprehensive-autopsy-and-histopathological-findings#!/