title: Camphor ingestion.
abstract: Camphor ingestion is a toxic ingestion that is seen infrequently in the emergency department. It is remarkable for its rapidity of action and toxicity. A case of camphor ingestion that displayed toxic effects is presented. The pharmacology, manifestations, and management of this readily available substance are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Pfaff
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D002164:Camphor / Q000506:poisoning*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D002164:Camphor; D010634:Phenobarbital