Journal of Clinical Toxicology

Journal of Clinical Toxicology
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ISSN: 2161-0495

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G Medkouri

Department of Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Kidney Transplantation CHU Ibn Rushd, Casablanca, Morocco

Biography

Dr. G Medkouri, Specialization in Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Kidney Transplantation CHU Ibn Rushd, Casablanca, Morocco. research interest Nephrology. Papers published: Design and implementation of the European?Mediterranean Postgraduate Programme on Organ Donation and Transplantation (EMPODaT) for the Middle East/North Africa countries;  Management of pain at arteriovenous fistula puncture: Cryotherapy versus lidocaine/prilocaine

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Acute Renal Failure Following Poisoning by Juniper Tar (Cade Oil)
    Author(s): I Failal S Ezzaki*, N Mtioui, S El Khayat, G Medkouri, M Zamed and M Benghanem Ramdani

    Introduction: Juniper tar "Cade oil" is distilled from the branches of Juniperus oxycedrus. Despite its known toxicity and which is linked to a phenol content, this oil continues to be used in traditional medicine. Materials and methods: We report the case of severe systemic toxicity after local administration of cade oil in an infant. Observation: This is a 12 month old infant; the youngest of three siblings from a well-followed pregnancy, vaginal delivery, well vaccinated according to the national immunization program, with no particular pathological history. Hospitalized in the pediatric resuscitation department for respiratory and neurological distress following poisoning with cade oil, applied locally to the wrists, elbows forehead and head. Conclusion: .. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2161-0495.20.10.442

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