Multisystem Organ Failure in A Patient with Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning – A Case Report

Kumaran Gnanasekaran; Devachandran Jayakumar

doi:10.17485/IJST/v16i43.2475

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Multisystem Organ Failure in A Patient with Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning – A Case Report

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/IJST/v16i43.2475

Year: 2023, Volume: 16, Issue: 43, Pages: 3959-3961

Original Article

Multisystem Organ Failure in A Patient with Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning – A Case Report

Kumaran Gnanasekaran^1*, Devachandran Jayakumar²

¹Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Pinderfields Hospital – Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, United Kingdom
²Chief Consultant – Intensive Care, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:01 October 2023, Accepted Date:12 October 2023, Published Date:17 November 2023

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

Objectives: To report a case of Eucalyptus oil (EO) poisoning by an 18-year-old boy. Methods: A case study of an adult who attempted suicide with EO, initially presenting with neurological symptoms, gradually developing multiorgan failure, and received treatment through a multidisciplinary approach. Findings: An 18-year-old boy with an alleged history of consuming approximately 50ml of EO experienced a seizure and was initially treated at an outside hospital. He was later referred to a private hospital in Chennai, India, for further management. Subsequently, he developed multiorgan failure and was treated through a multidisciplinary approach. Recommendation: Proper awareness campaigns should be conducted among the public to prevent accidental ingestion of EO. Health hazard notifications should be prominently displayed on such products to ensure safe handling. Additionally, the inclusion of a centralized medical helpline for public benefit is advisable.

Keywords: Eucalyptus Oil, Poisoning, Neurotoxicity, Seizure, Organ Failure, Over Dose

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