Pattern of Acute Poisoning in Adult Patients Admitted in a Sub-Divisional Hospital

摘要

Background and Objective : Acute poisoning is a medical emergency imposing considerable burden on hospital resources. It is important to know the nature, and severity and outcome of acute poisoning cases for proper management and prevention Materials and Methods : This is a retrospective hospital record-based study conducted in a sub-divisional hospital in West Bengal. The study included 890 cases and data regarding age, sex, circumstances of poisoning, narne of the poisonous substance, chemical type, and outcome were collected in the prestructured proforma. Results : Incidence was more common among females (56.1%) compared to male (43.8%) Most cases ofacuted poisoning presented among "21-31 year age group (48.3%) followed by 11-20 year age group (24.7%). A majority of poisoning cases (38%) were due to organophosphorus compound (OPC). Total.mortality was found to be 5.16%. Mortality rate due to Aluminium Phosphide was significantly high compared with OP Conclusion : Poisoning is more common in young females. The overall mortality is high mainly contributed by OP and Aluminium Phosphide.