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Hospitalisation due to Acute Poisoning in Children - Tabuk Experience

I S Al Hifzi1, P Kumar, W Talol

  • 1Child Health Department, King Saud University Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Family & Community Medicine
|September 27, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Acute childhood poisoning is a significant health issue, requiring substantial healthcare resources. Health education on safe storage and first aid is crucial to prevent such incidents and reduce child morbidity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Childhood poisoning remains a significant community health concern.
  • It places a considerable burden on healthcare resources.
  • This study addresses the need for better understanding and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the patterns and characteristics of childhood poisoning hospitalizations.
  • To identify common substances involved in pediatric poisoning cases.
  • To inform preventive measures and healthcare interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted over three years (1991-1994).
  • Data were collected from hospital admissions at the Northwest Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
  • Patient demographics and poisoning details were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-eight children under twelve were hospitalized for poisoning.
  • The majority (88.2%) were under five years old.
  • Household products, kerosene, and antihistamines were the most frequent causes.

Conclusions:

  • Health education on safe home storage of medicines is essential.
  • Knowledge of first aid for poisoning incidents is critical.
  • These interventions can prevent accidents and decrease childhood morbidity.
Abstract

Keywords:
Poisoningoverdosepaediatric admissions

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