Evaluation of Poisoning Cases Hospitalized to Intensive Care Unit

Akgün, Feride Sinem; Şentürk, Özgür; Özünal, Zeynep Güneş; Sağlam, Esra

doi:10.17944/mkutfd.489778

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“…The studies revealed that in our country suicidal intoxications occur frequently among females 3,4,5 . In the study by Akgün et al 74.3 % of the total 70 patients included in the study were female (n=52), 25.7% were male (n=18), and age average was 29.54 ± 13.51 6 . The study by Çakmak reported that the sex distribution was 71.87% female and 28.13% male, and this was consistent with the data of Turkish National Drug and Poison Information Center in 2008 2 .…”

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Retrospective Analysis of the Intoxication Cases Applied to the Emergency Service

Örün

2021

Eurasian Journal of Toxicology

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Objectives: Together with the development of the modern technology, the new chemicals and pharmaceuticals entering our lives expose the humankind more and more to these agents. Our aim to conduct this study was to determine the types and causes of frequent intoxication cases applying to our emergency service, the required treatment and patient care methods by analyzing the patient files and to raise an awareness about intoxications. Materials and Methods:Our study was a retrospective study prior to which the necessary permissions were obtained from Namık Kemal University Ethical Council of Non-Invasive Clinical Researches. Besides the demographic attributes of the patients, the mode of intoxication (accidentally, suicidal), how the intoxication happened (drugs, pesticides, detergent), consultation information (if any), requirement of antidote for treatment, the patients' being outpatient or hospitalized were determined and analyzed statistically.Results: A total of 58 patients were included in our study. The age average of the included patients were 34.05 ± 15.22. Among the patients, 38 (65.5%) were female while 20 (34.5%) were male. 75.9% (44) of the cases were suicidal, and 24.1% ( 14) happened accidentally. There was previous psychiatric history in 27.6% (16) of the patients while there was no previous psychiatric history in 72.4% (42). Among the patients with previous psychiatric history, 15 (93.7%) of the intoxications were suicide attempt, while 29 (69%) of the patients without previous psychiatric history were suicide attempt. The difference obtained from the comparison of psychiatric history and intoxication type was statistically significant. Conclusion:Intoxication cases apply to the emergency service with various reasons and frequencies. We presume that supporting and developing the emergency service in terms of knowledge and equipment will contribute to the medical care and prognosis of the toxicology patients

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Retrospective Analysis of the Intoxication Cases Applied to the Emergency Service

Örün

2021

Eurasian Journal of Toxicology

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“…Çalışmamızda acil servise zehirlenme ile başvuran hastaların %67,3'ünün (33) kadın, %32,7'sının ( 16) ise erkek olduğu görüldü. Çalışmamızda cinsiyet ile zehirlenme vakaları arasındaki dağılımın literatürle uyumlu olarak kadın cinsiyette daha fazla olduğu tespit edildi [10][11][12] .…”

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“…Çalışmada, en sık zehirlenmeye neden olan ilaç kullanımlarının, tekli ilaç kullanımlarına (%73,5) bağlı olduğu tespit edilirken. Yapılan benzer çalışmalarda da benzer sonuçlara ulaşılmıştır 10,14 . Ayrıca çalışmada zehirlenmeye neden olan ilaç etken grupları incelenmiş, analjezik ve paresetemol grubu ilaç zehirlenmeleri ile psikiatrik ilaçların daha fazla olduğu görülmüştür.…”

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Retrospective Analysis of Poisoning Cases Admitted to Emergency Service: An Example of Kars Province

Dolanbay¹,

Gül²,

Aras³

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Kafkas J Med Sci

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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the demographic data of poisoning cases who were admitted to the emergency department retrospectively. Material and Method: The demographic data of all patients older than 18 years of age who applied to Kafkas University Research and Application Hospital Emergency Department with poisoning complaint between 23.05.2019 and 01.01.2018 were analyzed retrospectively. To compare the data of the patients were used SPSS-20 packet program. Results: The total number of patients admitted to the emergency department with poisoning complaints was 49. One patient had accidentally taken the drug and the rest consisted of suicidal medications. While 67.3% (33 patients) of the total number of patients were female and 32.7% (16 patients) were male, the mean age of the patients was 25.63 ± 7.56. When the marital status of the patients was examined, it was found that 55.1% were single, 40.8% were married and 4.1% were separated from their spouses. In addition, 57.1% of the patients who came to the emergency department with poisoning complaints were detected in the city center, 28.6% in the district center and 14.3% were detected to reside in the village. When the drug groups causing poisoning among the patients were examined, it was found that the most frequent poisonings due to the use of the drug group consisting of NSAID, influenza drugs and paracetamol combinations and psychiatric drugs. On the other hand, the number of hospitalizations and mortality rates due to poisoning after psychiatric drug group intake were found to be significantly higher than the other drug group intake. Conclusion: We think that the majority of poisoning cases were suicidal and therefore psychiatric consultation should be requested. Furthermore, we believe that avoiding over-the-counter medication will significantly reduce the incidence of poisoning in our country.

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“…Childhood poisoning represents a significant health concern both globally and nationally, contributing to severe mortality and morbidity, with a high incidence of emergency service admissions and hospitalizations (1). The American Poison Control Center's records indicate that over two million children seek assistance from pediatric emergency services due to poisoning annually (2).…”

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Evaluation of Poisoning Cases Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department

2023

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Introduction: There are many applications to emergency services due to poisoning in the pediatric population. The aim of our study is to retrospectively analyze the demographic and epidemiological characteristics, clinical course, laboratory results and prognosis of patients who applied to the pediatric emergency outpatient clinic due to poisoning. Materials and Methods: The clinical and laboratory characteristics of the patients who applied to the pediatric emergency department of our hospital between March 2019 and March 2020 due to poisoning were evaluated retrospectively. Statistical analyzes were performed with IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 22.0 software. Results: The mean age of 624 cases who applied to the pediatric emergency department due to poisoning within one year was 7.9±6.2 (1.0-18.0) years, 49.8% of them were female (n=311). It was determined that the cause of poisoning in 14.6% (n=91) of the cases was a suicide attempt. Drug intoxications constituted 54.3% (n=339) of all cases, of which 77% (n=261) had a single drug and 23% (n=78) had multiple drug intake. 79.3% (n=495) of the patients whose admission time to hospital was 1.3 ±0.6 (1.0-4.0) hours were asymptomatic at admission, and 71.5% (n=446) were hospitalized. 28.5% (n=178) were treated as outpatients. 35.3% (n=157) of the inpatients had to be followed up in the intensive care unit. The mean hospital stay was found to be 2.4±1.1 (1.0-11.0) days. Conclusion: Drugs, especially analgesics, are the most common cause of poisoning in childhood. The most correct approach in poisoning will be to take preventive measures and raise awareness of the society, and to ensure that diagnosis and treatment are implemented quickly and effectively.

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Evaluation of Poisoning Cases Hospitalized to Intensive Care Unit

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Retrospective Analysis of the Intoxication Cases Applied to the Emergency Service

Retrospective Analysis of the Intoxication Cases Applied to the Emergency Service

Retrospective Analysis of Poisoning Cases Admitted to Emergency Service: An Example of Kars Province

Evaluation of Poisoning Cases Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department

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