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American poison control centers: still not all the same?

R J Geller1, J G Fisher, J D Leeper

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Tuscaloosa.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Regional poison control centers handle significantly more calls than nonregional centers. This study validates operational differences, confirming regional centers serve larger populations and have distinct staffing and protocols.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Poison control centers (PCCs) are vital for managing poisoning exposures.
  • Certification by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) designates regional centers.
  • Previous validation of operational differences between regional and nonregional centers is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the operational differences between AAPCC-certified regional poison control centers and nonregional centers.
  • To assess if regional centers differ in call volume, population served, and operational protocols.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to all PCCs listed in the 1986 Emergency Medicine directory and the AAPCC membership directory.
  • Response rates were analyzed for both regional and nonregional centers.

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  • Operational data including call volume, population served, staffing, and protocols were collected.

    • Main Results:

    • A high response rate (80.2%) was achieved, with 167 centers responding.
    • Regional PCCs handled a median of 44,429 calls annually, compared to 1,553 for nonregional centers (P < .001).
    • Significant differences were observed in population served, call volume per capita, staffing, medical direction, staff orientation, and follow-up protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • Regional poison control centers are demonstrably different from nonregional centers.
    • These differences extend beyond call volume to encompass population served and operational practices.
    • The findings support the distinct role and function of AAPCC-certified regional centers in poison management.