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What Is The Treatment For Hemlock Poisoning?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Feb 2022
Question: treatment for poison Hemlock
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Answered by Dr. ARCHANA (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Prevention is better than curing deadly hemlock poisoning.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Mam usually hemlock plants are very poisonous especially there leaves contain alkaloids which acts on nerve terminals and cause paralysis. Symptoms are dizziness, breathlessness, palpitations, salivation, etc. It can cause more of respiratory paralysis. So kindly don't consume such things. Treatment option would be maintenance of airway or intubation in emergency department. Seizures control if present, positive pressure ventilation and supportive management until vitals stable. But better prevention is better than cure. Feel free to ask any questions if you have any doubts.

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What Is The Treatment For Hemlock Poisoning?

Brief Answer: Prevention is better than curing deadly hemlock poisoning. Detailed Answer: Hello, Mam usually hemlock plants are very poisonous especially there leaves contain alkaloids which acts on nerve terminals and cause paralysis. Symptoms are dizziness, breathlessness, palpitations, salivation, etc. It can cause more of respiratory paralysis. So kindly don't consume such things. Treatment option would be maintenance of airway or intubation in emergency department. Seizures control if present, positive pressure ventilation and supportive management until vitals stable. But better prevention is better than cure. Feel free to ask any questions if you have any doubts. I hope this info helps you sort out your problems and if you feel its helpful kindly give me user thank vote happy health!