@article{ref1,
title="A study of acute poisoning cases admitted to the University Hospital Emergency Department in Tabriz, Iran",
journal="Drug research (Stuttgart)",
year="2017",
author="Oraie, Mehdi and Hosseini, Mir-Jamal and Islambulchilar, Mina and Hosseini, Seyed-Hasan and Ahadi-Barzoki, Mehdi and Sadr, Habib and Yaghoubi, Hashem",
volume="67",
number="3",
pages="183-188",
abstract="Chemical substances have an important threat due to extensive use in medicine, agriculture, industry and environment. In this retrospective study, etiological and demographic characteristics of acute poisoning cases admitted to a hospital in Iran were investigated. We compared these data with those reported from other parts of the country and the international experiences to evaluate any difference if exists. 7 052 poisoned cases admitted to the hospital from April 2006 to March 2013, by data collected from the medical record in poison center section. According to our results there is a predominance of male patients and the majority of the poisoned patients were between 20-30 years old. Drug poisoning was the most common cause of poisonings. The most frequently involved drugs were benzodiazepines and antidepressants. The seasonal distribution of our study showed a peak in summer. To prevent acute poisonings, the social education about the risk assessment of central nervous system-acting drugs and reduction of the exposure period of people to pesticides are recommended. This study suggested a proper educational program for the public and primary care units. Our results provide useful information for preventive strategies.<br><br>© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2194-9379",
doi="10.1055/s-0042-122007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-122007"
}