Pattern of Acute Poisoning Presenting In Medical Emergency at a Tertiary Care Hospital : A Prospective Cross Sectional Observational Study.

DR.VINEY SAMBYAL; DR.SHAHBAZ KHAN

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Pattern of Acute Poisoning Presenting In Medical Emergency at a Tertiary Care Hospital : A Prospective Cross Sectional Observational Study.

Dr. Viney Sambyal, Dr. Shahbaz Khan

Abstract :

Introduction: Acute poisoning is a medical emergency. It is important to know the nature, severity and outcome of acute poisoning cases in order to take up appropriate planning, prevention and management techniques. This study aimed to assess the pattern and outcome of acute poisoning cases in a tertiary care hospital GMC Jammu. This is a retrospective hospital record based which study included 1826 cases. Materials and methods:Data on Sociodemographic details, type of poisoning, outcome, circumstances of poisoning (suicidal/accidental) and treatment given were collected in the prestructure proforma. Results: Poisoning was more common among males (58.1%) compared to females (41.9). Most cases of acute poisoning presented among 21– to 30–year age group (32.3%). A majority of poisoning cases (25.2%) were due to organophosphorus compound (OPC). Total mortality was found to be 11.11%. Poisoning was more common in young males. The overall mortality was mainly contributed by self–poisoning with insecticides and corrosives. Early care in a tertiary care center may help to reduce mortality in India.