First Aid for Arum Lily Poisoning

First Aid for Arum Lily Poisoning

Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHSep 24, 2017

The topic First Aid for  Arum Lily Poisoning you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the topic First Aid for Calla Lily Poisoning.

Please find relevant information on First Aid for  Arum Lily Poisoning regarding cause, signs & symptoms, administration of first aid treatment, prognosis, preventive measures, and additional resources HERE.

Quick Summary:

  • Calla lily constitute a wide variety of ornamental plants with trumpet-shaped flowers. The plant is toxic in nature; particularly, its roots
  • Calla Lily Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of the plant or plant product containing the compound
  • The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

  • In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
  • In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
  • Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Arum Lily Poisoning?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Arum Lily Poisoning:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002864.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/calla-lily/ (accessed on 09/24/2017)

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/dangerous-eat-calla-lilies-80113.html (accessed on 09/24/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/24/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Arum Lily Poisoning:

Knight, A. (2007). A guide to poisonous house and garden plants. CRC Press.

Slaughter, R. J., Beasley, D. M. G., Lambie, B. S., Wilkins, G. T., & Schep, L. J. (2012). Poisonous plants in New Zealand: a review of those that are most commonly enquired about to the National Poisons Centre. New Zealand medical journal125(1367), 87-118.

Holowaychuk, M. K. (2006). Renal failure in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) following ingestion of oxalate containing plants. The Canadian Veterinary Journal47(8), 787.

Routledge, P. A., Good, A. M., White, J., Isbister, G. K., & Warrell, D. A. (2014). Poisoning due to fungi, plants, and animals. Oxford Desk Reference: Toxicology, 315.

Kanegae, Y., Tanaka, C., Ebihara, Y., Uematsu, S., Fukami, M., & Kageyama, K. (2013). First report of pythium root rot of calla lily (Zantedeschia rehmannii) caused by Pythium myriotylum in Japan. Annual Report of the Kanto-Tosan Plant Protection Society, (60), 71-73.

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