Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children
Huajun Zhang1, Qin Huo2, Rui Jing3
1Department of Pediatrics, Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 39#, Xingfu Road, Yantai, Shandong, 264000, China.
Insights
Acute poisoning in children is common, particularly in toddlers and preschoolers. Enhanced parental education and supervision are crucial to prevent accidental ingestions and improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Toxicology
- Environmental Health
- Clinical Pediatrics
Background:
- Acute poisoning represents a significant health concern in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the clinical characteristics of poisoning in children is vital for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical characteristics of hospitalized children diagnosed with acute poisoning.
- To establish a reference point for developing targeted poisoning prevention and treatment interventions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of clinical data.
- Inclusion of 112 pediatric patients admitted for acute poisoning.
- Data collected from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University between January 2018 and December 2021.
Main Results:
- The highest incidence of acute poisoning was observed in early childhood and preschool-aged children (79.4%).
- Pesticide and drug poisonings were the most prevalent types, primarily resulting from accidental ingestion via the digestive tract.
- Poisoning cases showed a slight increase during spring and summer; most children achieved good prognoses with prompt medical attention.
Conclusions:
- Acute poisoning is a frequent occurrence among children.
- Preventing unintentional poisoning necessitates enhanced parental education and increased child supervision.
Objective:
The clinical characteristics of hospitalized children with acute poisoning were analyzed to provide a reference for preventing poisoning and seeking effective prevention and treatment.
Methods:
The clinical data of 112 children with acute poisoning admitted to Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021, were collected and analyzed from different perspectives.
Results:
The majority of acute poisoning cases that occurred in children were in early childhood and preschool age (89 cases, accounting for 79.4%). The most common types of poisoning were pesticide poisoning and drug poisoning, and the main ways of poisoning were accidental administration via the digestive tract and accidental ingestion. Poisoning occurred slightly more in spring and summer all year round, and most children had a good prognosis after timely treatment.
Conclusion:
Acute poisoning often occurs in children. Parental education and intensified child supervision are needed to prevent the incidence of unintentional poisoning.
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