Herb use in critical care: what to watch for.
The use of herbal remedies for well-being and treatment of illness has occurred for thousands of years. Although herbal remedies frequently are misconceptually considered to be safe because they are natural, herbal medicines can cause severe or toxic effects if not used appropriately. This article discusses implications that healthcare providers need to consider when patients are admitted to critical care units due to herbal interactions or when patients and families request to maintain patients' herbal regimens during a critical illness.
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Department of Pharmacy, Hennepin County Medical Center, HCMC, Mail Code 850, 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA. yun.lu@co.hennepin.mn.us
D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000009:adverse effects; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced