Toxicological Pattern of Poisoning in Urban Hospitals of Western India
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- 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
- 2Additional Civil Surgeon, District Hospital, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
- 3Department of General Medicine, Bharati Medical College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
- 4Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
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Asawari Raut
Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Erand- wane, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Received: 16-11-2016; Revised: 11-02-2017; Accepted: 07-03-2017.
Volume 9, Issue 3 · pp. 315-320 · 2017 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2017.9.63
ABSTRACT
Background: Poisoning is a significant global public health problem which leads to nearly a million deaths each year. Incidence of poisoning in India is among the highest in the world. Despite the vast number, evidence on prevalence pattern in India is yet limited.Objective: The present study aimed to characterise acute poisoning cases with respect to the demo graphics, effect due to time lag and treatment outcomes.Methods: The cross sectional retrospective study was conducted from January 2013 to December 2015 in government and private teaching hospitals.Results: Of all reviewed cases male over female predominance was observed. Maximum poisoning was observed in the age group 20-35 years with an increased incidence of female cases in age category 13-19 years. Household and agricultural agents (56.4%) were associated with most poisoning. Intentional poisoning was more common (53.3%) and predominant in age category 20-35 years. Maximal exposure was observed between 6 pm – 12 am. Maximum patients (77.6%) responded to the therapy given while 12.6% absconded, took discharge against medical advice or were referred to another hospital. The mortality rate was 9.6 % with male predominance.Conclusion: The study concludes that the burden of poisoning demands strategies for prevention, identification and rational management providing optimal treatment outcomes.
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Asawari, R., Atmaram, P., Bhagwan, K., Priti, D., Kavya, S., & Jabeen, G. A. (2017). Toxicological Pattern of Poisoning in Urban Hospitals of Western India. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 9(3), 315-320. https://doi.org/10.5530/jyp.2017.9.63
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