@article{ref1,
title="Patterns, clinical outcome, and factors associated with poisoning outcomes among poisoned patients in northwest Ethiopia",
journal="SAGE open nursing",
year="2024",
author="Teym, Abraham and Melese, Mebrat and Fenta, Enyew and Ayenew, Temesgen and Fentahun, Firehiwot and Tegegne, Eniyew and Alamneh, Alehegn Aderaw",
volume="10",
number="",
pages="e23779608231226081-e23779608231226081",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Poison is a substance that can hurt or cause dysfunction in the body due to its chemical action. Poisoning related to pesticides used in agriculture is a major public health issue in developing countries. However, there is a limited epidemiological data on poisoning in Ethiopia. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine poisoning patterns, clinical outcome, and factors associated with poisoned patients in Northwest Ethiopia. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2021 to include data of 1 year period. Data of all poisoned patients were collected using a standardized checklist from the registration book and patient medical records. The association between variables and outcomes was analyzed using a multivariable logistic regression model. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered to declare a statistically significant association. <br><br>RESULT: Over one-third of the poisoning cases (35.9%) were seen in the spring, according to a survey of 315 patient medical data. The majority of patients were in the age group of 21-30 years (44.1%). The most common form of poison consumed was organophosphate (OP), which accounts for 61.3% of all visits, and the least common was food poisoning, which accounts for 1.9%. About 82.5% of poisoning cases survived, while the remaining 17.5% were died. Time of arrival to the hospital ≥1 h (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 7.02; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.16, 11.40), lack of oxygen support (AOR = 6.64; 95% CI: 3.56-6.78), and lack of adrenaline/dopamine medication (AOR = 3.57; 95% CI: 1.17-5.78) were all substantially linked with death of poisoned cases. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Three-fourth of poisoning cases survived, while the remaining one-fourth died. Ingestion of OPs is the most prevalent type of poisoning, and most cases are intentional. Delayed arrival ≥1 h, lack of oxygen support, and adrenaline/dopamine treatment were all linked to death. On-time arrival, oxygen assistance, and adrenaline/dopamine treatment in a healthcare setting are all recommended.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2377-9608",
doi="10.1177/23779608231226081",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23779608231226081"
}