title: [Accidental atropine poisoning. Anticholinergic syndrome in a child after intranasal overdose].
abstract: As paediatricians we are often reminded of the importance of correct marking and storage of drugs to prevent accidental intoxication. We report on a patient who developed typical signs of central and peripheral anticholinergic syndrome within a few hours after intake of atropine through her nose. Clinical presentation and treatment are described. Children with fever, Down's syndrome or convulsive disorders seem to be particularly sensitive to atropine.
authors.affiliation: Barneavdelinga, Sentralsjukehuset i Sogn og Fjordane, Førde.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jelstad
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hirth
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D001285:Atropine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D002648:Child; D062787:Drug Overdose; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy; D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D011950:Receptors, Cholinergic; D001285:Atropine
vernacular_title: Aksidentell atropinforgiftning. Antikolinergt syndrom hjå eit barn med overdosering nasalt.