@article{ref1,
title="Intoxication after ingestion of toad soup: report of two cases",
journal="Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi",
year="1997",
author="Jan, S. L. and Chen, F. L. and Hung, D. Z. and Chi, C. S.",
volume="38",
number="6",
pages="477-480",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-6578",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}