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Jerusalem Cherry


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Alternate Names : Christmas Cherry, Ornamental Pepper, Tom Thumb, Winter Cherry

What to Expect at the Emergency Room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Induce emesis.
Use gastric lavage.
Activated charcoal.
Treat the symptoms.

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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations

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Tests & Exams

• Gastric Suction
• Pulse

Other Topics

• Abdominal Pain
• Breathing Difficulties - First Aid
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
• Respiratory

Review Date : 1/14/2002
Reviewed By : Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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