A Retrospective Study of Acute Poisoning Cases and Their Management at Emergency Department of Dessie Referral Hospital Northeast Ethiopia

摘要

Poisoning causes significant patient morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a common reason for emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Acute poisoning needs immediate effective management to prevent patient mortality or sequela. This study was carried out to determine the pattern of acute poisoning cases and their management at the emergency department of Dessie referral hospital, northeast Ethiopia.