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tox_eucalyptus

Eucalyptus 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 1)

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
tox_eucalyptus.txt · Last modified: 2026/02/06 22:16 by wh

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