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8. Frequency of Accidental Poisoning in Children at CMC Children Hospital / SMBBMU Larkana

Siraj Ahmed Bhutto1, Nazia Faraz1, Vijia Kumar Gemnani2, Nazimuddin1, Muhammad Anwar Shaikh1 and Sobia Larik1

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the frequency of accidental poisoning in children presenting with history of suspected poisoning at CMC Children Hospital / Casualty Department, Larkana.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Pediatrics Department and Casualty Department, CMC, Larkana from January, 2019 to July, 2019.

Materials and Methods: There were 152 children with suspected poisoning were included in the analysis. Demographic and clinical and general physical examination was conducted. Poisoning was evaluated on the basis of history given by patient/guardian and then examination. Data was entered into study specific proforma.

Results: The mean age of the children was 6.14±3.45 years with 93(61.18%) male and 59(38.82%) female. Frequency of accidental poisoning in children presenting with history of suspected poisoning was observed in 48.68% (74/152) children.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates how parental ignorance, negligence, and carelessness result in cases of accidenta lpoisoning. Pharmacists play an important role in educating the public regarding poison management, counseling patients and offering instructions to their careers, and in providing information to doctors regarding antidotes for specific poisons.

Key Words: Poisoning, Accidental poisoning, poison management

Citation of article: Bhutto SA, Faraz N, Gemnani VK, Nazimuddin, Shaikh MA, Larik S. Frequency of Accidental Poisoning in Children at CMC Children Hospital/ Smbbmu Larkana. Med Forum 2022;33(6):33-37.