Table 2.
Aconitine score in 12 previous hospital admissions thought to be associated with aconitine exposure
| Admission no. | Aconitine score | Clinical features present | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3/4a | N, C, G, (O) | |
| 2 | 3/4 | N, C, G | |
| 3 | 3/4 | N, C, G | |
| 4 | 2/4 | N, G | |
| 5 | 2/4 | N, G | |
| 6 | – | Shoulder fracture caused by convulsions | May be indirectly related |
| 7 | 3/4 | N, C, G | Cardiac arrest |
| 8 | 3/4 | N, C, G | |
| 9 | 2/4 | N, C | Cardiac arrest |
| 10 | 2/4 | C, G | |
| 11 | 2/4 | C, G | |
| 12 | 2/4 | N, C | Aconitine detected |
Admission no. 6 was not scored
aOne rater had 4/4 here but then the lowest score was used.
N neurological, C cardiovascular, G gastrointestinal, O other