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Abstract
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OBJECTIVES: To assess the socio-demographic profile, pattern and treatment outcomes of pesticides poisoning.
METHODS: A prospective observational study was conducted at the department of emergency medicine of a South Indian tertiary care hospital for 1.5 years to study the pattern and outcomes of poisoning cases due to pesticides. Level of significance (p) <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
RESULTS: A total of 375 poisoning victims with intentional/ accidental exposure to pesticides were followed up and documented. The male-female ratio was 1:0.32; mean age was 31.65 ± 13.10 years. 72% of cases were rural residents. Organophosphorus compounds were the most implicated pesticides. Mean Glasgow Comatose Score (GCS) of the patients was 12.22 ± 3.86. 80.3% of patients recovered while 6.4% died. 13.3% patients were lost to follow-up as they were discharged against medical advice (DAMA).
CONCLUSION: There was a statistical significance seen in the implication of pesticides for intentional poisoning with age, route of administration, area of residence and occupation of the victims. However, there was a strong association of the outcomes of poisoning with the toxic agent implicated for the poisoning. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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