Etiological Distribution and Patient Outcomes of Various Poisons Managed At a Rural Health Care Tertiary Teaching Hospital - A Crosssectional Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The rising incidences of Poisoning with prevalence of certain groups of poisons in this particular geographical area has prompted us to undertake this study to know the etiological patterns, epidemiological aspects & their outcomes. The observations of various other authors are compared in scientific discussion. Materials and methods: This study is conducted and designed as retrospective study with 241 subjects, who came to our hospital in past 2 years. Results: Among the 241 subjects males were more in number which is 61.8%. The most common poison consumed has been found to be organo phosphorous compounds which is 18.6% followed by other insecticides (14.1%). With respects to occupation farmers have been found to be more in number which is 25.3%. Recovery rate of drug over dose(24) and acid poisoning(10) are 100% and the mortality rate is seen to be more with Paraquat poisoning which is 54.50%. Accidental poisoning is seen in children below 10 years which is 5.4%. The mortality rate and recovery rate of all poisonings are 6.2% and 83.8% respectively. Conclusion: The majority of poisonings were with organo phosphorous compounds, for suicidal purposes, in young age group, and in males. In our study, the three most common agents causing poisoning were organo phosphorous compounds, other insecticides and rodenticides.
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Madhava Sai Sivapuram, Ashok Yanamadala, Battini Sriteja Reddy
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