Datura stramonium is a toxic plant member of the Solanaceae family. Its consumption may result in severe anticholinergic toxicity. We report the intoxication of 5-and 4-year-old brothers with Datura stramonium, which presented in two different manners. The first child presented agitation, hallucination and mydriasis that improved rapidly with benzodiazepine medication. The second presented comatose, mydriasis and Babinski signs. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration were performed. The child was intubated and mechanically ventilated until consciousness improvement. Datura stramonium poisoning may be considered by physicians in case of acute onset of decreased consciousness or behaviour trouble associated with anticholinergic signs and symptoms.
Dislocation of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) secondary to a seizure is rare. We report
the case of a 32-year-old woman, who presented with a left TMJ dislocation during a status
epilepticus. The airway was protected until reduction. A bimanual relocation by
Nelaton's manoeuvre was attempted successfully.
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