Persistent Effects after Camphor Ingestion: A Case Report and Literature Review

摘要: Abstract Background Camphor is a well-known toxin responsible for thousands of poisonings per year. It can be found in many over-the-counter remedies and illegally imported substances. The toxidrome manifests within minutes includes gastrointestinal, neurologic, pulmonary, cardiac effects. Severe ingestions may progress to seizures, apnea, coma. Most individuals are no longer symptomatic outside the 24–48 h window, but physiologic derangement persist far some instances. Case Report This case report 25-year-old Guatemalan woman with past medical history who ingested cube camphor facial rash. She presented Emergency Department persistent delirium headache 6 days after ingestion. had protracted recovery returned her baseline state health 19 days Why Should An Physician Be Aware Of This? Persistent toxic effects not well described, most sources that resolves 24–48 h. Given frequency poisoning, it crucial increase public awareness toxicity, understand biological mechanism effects, develop more targeted treatments. From emergency physician's perspective, important realize toxic effects poisoning beyond the window require attention.