Nut case in ER: ISTOLS Toxidromal Approach by Indian Society of Toxicology in managing botanical emergencies due to Areca Catechu - Betel Nuts

Abstract

Prevention of medicolegal case by proving Patient’s contributory Negligence beforehand, by keeping betel nuts in mouth while sleeping, as bad habit documented in social history of patient, is better option, than fighting these allegations in the consumer courts, to prove our innocence as health care provider, filed mostly under Consumer Protection Act. We are presenting an interesting case reported in our Emergency, brought in critical state, rescued by logical approach in diagnosing, and recovered after bronchoscopic removal judiciously.