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Acute Poisoning among Children Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Surabhi Aryal1, Susmin Karki2, Machhindra Lamichhane1

  • 1Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.

JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|October 2, 2024
PubMed

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Acute poisoning affects over 1% of pediatric hospital admissions in Nepal, with most cases being accidental. Understanding these childhood poisoning trends is crucial for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acute poisoning is a significant global cause of pediatric hospital admissions.
  • Understanding the clinical and demographic factors of childhood poisoning is vital for effective prevention strategies.
  • This study focuses on the prevalence of acute poisoning in children admitted to a tertiary care hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of acute poisoning among children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Nepal.
  • To analyze the clinico-demographic profile of pediatric acute poisoning cases.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over three years (January 2020 - December 2022).
  • Data were collected from 4972 pediatric admissions in a Nepalese tertiary care hospital.
  • Convenience sampling was used to gather clinical and demographic data from poisoning cases.

Main Results:

  • Acute poisoning accounted for 1.14% (95% CI: 0.81-1.39) of all pediatric admissions.
  • Accidental poisoning comprised 54.39% of the cases.
  • The mean age of affected children was 10.10±5.40 years, with adolescents (61.40%) being the most affected group.

Conclusions:

  • Acute poisoning represents a significant health concern within pediatric admissions in Nepalese tertiary care settings.
  • The findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies for childhood poisoning.
  • Further research into specific poisoning agents and risk factors is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
acute poisoningchildrenorganophosphorus prevalence.

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