DOI: 10.55994/ejcc.1377924 ISSN: 2667-8721

Acute poisoning cases admitted to a tertiary hospital emergency department: A Prospective and Discriptive Study

Abdussamed VURAL, Levent AVSAROGULLARİ
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Introduction Acute poisoning, characterized by exposure to toxic substances for less than 24 hours, is a significant public health issue worldwide. Factors leading to poisoning vary by region, customs, and socioeconomic level. To prevent this, countries and regions should analyze etiological and demographic characteristics of poisoning and take precautions. This study aimed to determine demographic, etiologic, and clinical characteristics of acute poisoning cases. Material and Method The study analyzed sociodemographic factors, clinical outcomes, and the causes of poisoning. Patients who attempted suicide were consulted by psychiatry at the end of their follow-up. The data was analyzed using Windows SPSS 21.0, with p

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