Citation

Hakim A, Khurshid R, Shah RAR, Mufti S, Krishan K, Singh Y. JK Practitioner 2014; 19(1-2): 36-40.

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(Copyright © 2014)

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Abstract

Acute poisoning is an important medical emergency. The nature of poison used varies in different parts of the world and may vary even in different parts of the same country depending on the socioeconomic factors and cultural diversity. It is important to know the nature and severity of poisoning in order to take prompt appropriate measures to save life and reduce morbidity and mortality. This prospective study was undertaken to determine the pattern, profile and outcome of poisoning cases at SKIMS, Srinagar, Kashmir.Study was conducted at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir: a tertiary care teaching hospital for a period of three months from lst. October 2012.Information was collected regarding type, mode and outcome of various poisoning cases from the patients admitted in emergency medicine department at SKIMS. The data was recorded in a predesigned proforma. Incidence of poisoning was more in females (73.07%) The maximum percentage (69.23%) of poisoning cases occurred in younger age group (12-24 years). Suicidal poisoning is most common mode of poisoning (73.07%). Organophosphorous compounds were most common cause of poisoning (57.69%). Young females of rural background are more vulnerable for poisoning. Organophosphorous remains the commonest type of poisoning substance used.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; homicide; suicide; child; female; male; Poisoning; India; incidence; mortality; suicide attempt; intoxication; Suicidal; Drugs; emergency medicine; article; rural area; urban area; clinical article; drug intoxication; carbon monoxide; carbon monoxide intoxication; groups by age; alprazolam; diazepam; sulfuric acid; prospective study; organophosphorus compound; rodenticide; Accidental; Organophosphorous; teaching hospital; outcome assessment; Pattern