Figure 1. Clinical manifestations and complications of strychnine intoxication adapted from S Arzalier-Daret and D. du Cheyron [3].
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Volume 4, Number 6, June 2013, pages 385-388
Strychnine Intoxication: A Case Report
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Table
| Variable | Reference Range | Admission | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit (%) | 40 - 49.5 | 35.2 | 29.4 | 29.9 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.5 - 17 | 11.9 | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| White cell count (103/µL) | 4 - 10.5 | 8.6 | 12.7 | 14.6 |
| Platelet count (103/µL) | 166 - 308 | 236 | 202 | 184 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.6 - 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Urea (mg/dL) | 15 - 39 | 35 | 37 | 52 |
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 136 - 145 | 138 | 149 | 149 |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 3.5 - 5.1 | 4.2 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 98 - 107 | 102 | 114 | 114 |
| Bilirrubin total (mg/dL) | 0.2 - 1.0 | 0.63 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (U/L) | 87 - 241 | 101 | 101 | 115 |
| Calcium ionized (mmol/L) | 1.15 - 1.35 | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.12 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 18 - 24 | 20 | 16 | |
| Phosphorus (mg/dL) | 2.5 - 4.9 | 3.2 | 3 | |
| Creatine Kinase (U/L) | 39 - 308 | 18 | 117 | 116 |
| Myoglobin (ng/mL) | 16 - 116 | 66 | 390 | 186 |
| Troponin I (ng/mL) | < 0.1 | < 0.02 | ||
| Alanine Aminotransferase (U/L) | 12 - 78 | 14 | 19 | 9 |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase (U/L) | 15 - 37 | 13 | 20 | 19 |
| NT-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (pg/mL) | < 450 | 1,976 | 4,584 | |
| Arterial Blood Gas | ||||
| pO2 (mmHg) | 70 - 100 | 86 | 136 | 82 |
| pCO2 (mmHg) | 35 - 46 | 38.9 | 38.5 | 36 |
| pH | 7.37 - 7.45 | 7.44 | 7.31 | 7.33 |
| HCO3- (mmol/L) | 21 - 26 | 26 | 19 | 19 |
| Lactate (mmol/L) | 0.5 - 2 | 0.82 | 6.66 | 1.34 |