Clinical First Aid Research on Poisoning from Wild Mushrooms

Abstract

Poisoning from wild mushrooms is a serious public health problem. Especially in Yunnan Province, China, poisoning incidents caused by accidental ingestion of poisonous mushrooms occur frequently. There are numerous types of wild fungi. The toxic ones are similar in form to the edible ones. Moreover, some toxins are concealed and delayed, making poisoning incidents difficult to prevent and diagnose and treat in a timely manner. In response to this problem, clinical first aid for wild mushroom poisoning is particularly important. This article will integrate the existing literature to explore the causes of wild mushroom poisoning, epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of poisoning, clinical first aid measures, psychological support after poisoning and related research progress.