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Pattern of pediatric poisoning and accident in Patan Hospital

U D Chhetri1, I Ansari, S Shrestha

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences. udchhetri@yahoo.com

Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|February 26, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric accidents and poisonings are preventable, with pesticides and kerosene being common causes. Safe storage and supervision are crucial to prevent child injuries and fatalities.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Chemicals like kerosene, drugs, and pesticides pose significant risks to children.
  • Parental negligence is a major contributing factor to accidental poisonings in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary causes of pediatric accidents and poisonings.
  • To analyze the outcomes of these cases admitted to Patan Hospital.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a 4-year prospective and retrospective study of pediatric accident and poisoning cases.
  • Collected data from 35 cases admitted to Patan Hospital between 2066 and 2069 (Nepali calendar).

Main Results:

  • Pesticides (11), kerosene (9), and drugs (7) were the most frequent poisons.
  • Accidental poisonings were common in 1-5 year olds, while suicidal poisonings occurred in 11-14 year olds.
  • Mortality rate was 6%, with two deaths from organophosphate and food poisoning.

Conclusions:

  • Accidents and poisonings in children are largely preventable through environmental safety measures.
  • Secure storage of hazardous substances and constant child supervision are essential.
  • Implementing child-proof containers and restricting pesticide sales to minors can reduce incidents.
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