Citation

Jan SL, Chen FL, Hung DZ, Chi CS. Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi 1997; 38(6): 477-480.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Pediatric Association of the Republic of China)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9473822

Abstract

Intoxication after ingestion of toad is rare, but it results in severe morbidity and high mortality. Recently, we encountered 2 children, one a 15-month-old boy and one a 20-month-old girl, who were fed cooked toad (Bufo melanostictus) soup. The boy expired of ventricular fibrillation. The girl presented with varying degrees of A-V block with congestive heart failure which, however, was completely resolved after intensive treatment. In our experience, early identification and intervention are necessary to decrease absorption of toxins; to correct hyperkalemia. Dysrhythmia should be treated with atropine, antiarrhythmic agents, and a temporary pacemaker, in order to avoid lethal results.

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