Artificial intelligence application for identifying toxic plant species: A case of poisoning with Datura stramonium.
Journal:
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
Published Date:
Oct 15, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The management of plant poisonings in the emergency department (ED) presents various challenges. Foremost among these is the identification of the specific botanical species responsible for the toxic effect. In cases of plant poisoning, it is crucial to accurately identify the plant in order to promptly evaluate if it has cardiotoxic, neurotoxic, hepatotoxic, or anticholinergic properties. Furthermore, it is typically not possible to determine the identity of these plants through blood tests conducted in the ED.