Publications by authors named "Shaikhah Al-Otaibi"
Article Synopsis
- Yellow oleander is highly toxic and primarily affects the cardiovascular system, with severe poisoning potential.
- A 57-year-old Saudi woman accidentally ingested 3.4 grams of yellow oleander, mistaking it for an edible fruit, but surprisingly showed no symptoms or abnormalities in various tests.
- This case emphasizes the necessity of monitoring individuals who ingest yellow oleander, even if they appear asymptomatic, and highlights the importance of public awareness about toxic plants.
A 51-year-old woman, who intentionally ingested a massive dose of ~60 g of valproic acid which she was using as a mood stabilizer for bipolar affective disorder, presented within 30 minutes of ingestion to the emergency department. The patient was asymptomatic and was immediately started on decontamination therapy with activated charcoal (AC). Drug serum levels, liver functions, and ammonia levels were tested and followed up during treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF