TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - A study of acute poisoning cases admitted to the University Hospital Emergency Department in Tabriz, Iran
JO  - Drug research (Stuttgart)
A1  - Oraie, Mehdi
A1  - Hosseini, Mir-Jamal
A1  - Islambulchilar, Mina
A1  - Hosseini, Seyed-Hasan
A1  - Ahadi-Barzoki, Mehdi
A1  - Sadr, Habib
A1  - Yaghoubi, Hashem
SP  - 183
EP  - 188
VL  - 67
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2194-9379
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-122007
ID  - ref1
ER  -