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Evaluation of etiological factors in childhood poisonings

Year 2018, , 356 - 365, 29.12.2018
https://doi.org/10.7197/223.vi.417263

Abstract



Objective:
The
aim of this study was to identify regional, familial, socioeconomic and
economic characteristics of intoxications and investigate the factors that may
facilitate such intoxications.


Method: 318 poisoning cases aged between 1 month-17 years (44±18 months on
average) who were taken to the Pediatric Emergency Service of Cumhuriyet
University Faculty of Medicine were evaluated retrospectively.


Results: The
ratio of poisoning cases to all pediatric emergency admissions was 5.1%. 65.1%
of the cases were males, and the ratio of males to females was 1.8:1. Of the
poisoning agents, 66% (n: 210) were pharmacologic and 34% (n: 108) were
non-pharmacologic agents. The highest rate of poisoning was in the 25 months-5
years of age group (75.2%), and the most common poisoning agents were drugs.
When evaluated by seasons, 40.3% of the patients referred to the hospital in the
summer, 25.2% in the spring, 18.2% in the winter and 16.4% in the autumn. It
was determined that 66.2% of the poisoning cases occurred at home and 33.8%
occurred outside home. Of the poisoning cases, 7.9% were due to suicide,
%11.3 were due to ignorance, %69.2
were accidental, %0.6 were iatrogenic, %0.6 
were due to addiction, %0.3 were due to exposure, %1.6 due to adverse
effects and %6.3 were due to other reasons
. It was determined that accidental intake of drugs was the most common
poisoning agent in our region.


Conclusion: This study will contribute
significantly in determining the poisoning profile of the region, raising
awareness of healthcare personnel and the society and taking preventive
measures.




 




References

  • Reference1Metin DemirkayaUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Bursa, Turkeye-mail: demirkayametin@gmail.comReference2Betül SevinirUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Bursa, Turkeye-mail: bsevinir@yahoo.com
Year 2018, , 356 - 365, 29.12.2018
https://doi.org/10.7197/223.vi.417263

Abstract

References

  • Reference1Metin DemirkayaUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Bursa, Turkeye-mail: demirkayametin@gmail.comReference2Betül SevinirUludag University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Bursa, Turkeye-mail: bsevinir@yahoo.com
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Medical Science Research Articles
Authors

Utku Aygüneş

Ali Kaya

Publication Date December 29, 2018
Acceptance Date December 29, 2018
Published in Issue Year 2018

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AMA Aygüneş U, Kaya A. Evaluation of etiological factors in childhood poisonings. CMJ. December 2018;40(4):356-365. doi:10.7197/223.vi.417263