Table 3.
The Clinical Features of 3 Fatal Patients
| Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender/Age (year) | Male/36 | Female/36 | Female/5 |
| Part of toads eaten | Meat and eggs | Meat | Eggs |
| Signs and symptoms before cardiac arrest | Agitation, sinus bradycardia | Cardiac arrest | Coma, shock |
| Time to cardiac arrest after ingestion | 4.5 hours | No data recorded | 2 hours |
| The EKG recorded during cardiac arrest | Pulseless electrical activity | No data recorded | Pulseless electrical activity |
| Serum potassium (mEq/L)/ digoxin level (ng/mL) |
No data recorded | No data recorded | 7.4/> 8 |