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Zhang H, Huo Q, Jing R, Dong M. Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:212. [PMID: 38528509 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04697-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The clinical characteristics of hospitalized children with acute poisoning were analyzed to provide a reference for preventing poisoning and seeking effective prevention and treatment. METHODS The clinical data of 112 children with acute poisoning admitted to Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021, were collected and analyzed from different perspectives. RESULTS The majority of acute poisoning cases that occurred in children were in early childhood and preschool age (89 cases, accounting for 79.4%). The most common types of poisoning were pesticide poisoning and drug poisoning, and the main ways of poisoning were accidental administration via the digestive tract and accidental ingestion. Poisoning occurred slightly more in spring and summer all year round, and most children had a good prognosis after timely treatment. CONCLUSION Acute poisoning often occurs in children. Parental education and intensified child supervision are needed to prevent the incidence of unintentional poisoning.
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- Huajun Zhang
- Department of Pediatrics, Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 39#, Xingfu Road, Yantai, Shandong, 264000, China
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- Department of General Medicine, The Fourth People's Hospital Of Jinan, 50#, Shifan Road, Jinan, 250013, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Weifang People's Hospital, 151#, Guangwen Road, Weifang, Kuiwen District, 261000, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107#, Wenhuaxi Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
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Aleid A, ALjayyar MW, Algrafi MB, Kateb HM, Alenazi SF, Almousa M, Mohammed MA, Al-Ghareeb M, Al Mutair A, Almulhim KN. Epidemiology and Management of Poisoning Cases in the Emergency Room: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e46708. [PMID: 38021713 PMCID: PMC10630713 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Acute poisoning, arising from exposure to toxic substances, is a critical healthcare challenge. In the United States, it's one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality. European institutions report that about 1% of all emergency department admissions relate to poisoning, a statistic that becomes alarming given the life-threatening implications. While there's an underreporting of these cases, the actual figure could be much higher. Acute poisoning has resulted in over a million morbidity cases with a 20% mortality rate. Most concerning is the World Health Organization's data indicating that over 90% of accidental poisoning deaths occur in low to middle-income countries. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted over a 12-month period in three major hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The study population comprised of 1470 patients who presented to emergency departments with suspected acute poisoning. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed, capturing data on patient demographics, nature and type of poisoning, initial management, and outcomes. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 28.0 (IBM Corp., Armok, NY). Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data, while Chi-square tests were employed to determine associations between demographic factors and the nature of poisoning. Furthermore, the Pearson correlation was used to evaluate the link between referrals to specialized centers and patient outcomes. Results Out of the 1470 participants, a significant majority were males, constituting 77.1%. The dominant age group was between 18-24 years, representing 71.4% of the sample. A substantial 88.6% had visited the emergency room due to medical complications stemming from poisoning. When queried about their understanding of acute poisoning, 60.0% were able to correctly define the term. However, a concerning 54.3% reported they had never received any formal training or been part of awareness programs regarding poisoning. There was a marked association (p < 0.001) between demographics and the nature of toxin exposure. Delving deeper into the specifics of poisoning incidents, medications were identified as the primary culprits in 8.6% of the cases, followed by household chemicals at 5.7%. Crucially, a vast majority, 82.9%, were of the opinion that with the right education and precautions in place, the incidence of poisoning cases could be substantially reduced. Conclusion Acute poisoning is a pressing concern in Saudi Arabia, with a significant proportion of the population unaware or inadequately trained to handle such emergencies. This study underscores the importance of awareness campaigns, formal education, and specialized training to prevent and effectively manage poisoning cases in emergency settings. Moreover, the strong association between certain demographics and toxin exposures suggests that targeted interventions might be necessary for specific groups.
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Almutairi SA, Alsaleem JH, Alrashed MA, Alsalim MJ, Al-Qadhi AA, Menezes RG. Pediatric poisoning deaths in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2023; 60:102173. [PMID: 36395600 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2022.102173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Poisons are potentially harmful substances that can cause damage to the human body. Children are a vulnerable group to poisoning. This article aims to review the deaths due to poisoning among children in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive search was conducted on 13 January 2022 using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify articles that reported on pediatric poisoning deaths in Saudi Arabia. Eight articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. Some articles included one city, for instance, Jeddah or Riyadh, while others included different regions of the country. Children got poisoned most commonly at their homes by accidental ingestion. The common substances that caused fatality included drugs and pesticides. Low caregiver awareness and neglect were recognized as risk factors for pediatric poisoning. Further studies should be conducted to provide comprehensive details about the victims, the poisons involved, and the circumstances of pediatric poisonings in Saudi Arabia at the national and sub-national levels. Public awareness campaigns should be organized to raise community awareness about safety measures and risks of neglect to prevent pediatric poisonings.
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- Saad A Almutairi
- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Albedewi H, Al-Saud N, Kashkary A, Al-Qunaibet A, AlBalawi SM, Alghnam S. Epidemiology of childhood injuries in Saudi Arabia: a scoping review. BMC Pediatr 2021; 21:424. [PMID: 34563167 PMCID: PMC8464152 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02886-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Injury is the leading cause of death among Saudi children. Despite that, much remains unknown on the epidemiology and the extent of burden. This scoping review aims to describe previous literature on injury burden, including types, causes, and outcomes. METHODS We conducted a scoping literature search of English published articles on injuries among Saudi children between 0 to 18 years old using Scopus, MEDLINE, and Web of Science between January 2000 and December 2020. The primary outcome was the type and the cause of childhood injuries. Data extraction was based on specified data elements that included study characteristics and epidemiological parameters. The STROBE checklist was used to assess the quality of publications. RESULTS The initial review identified 3,384 studies. Of which, 36 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 20,136 children were included; of them, 69% were males. Among studies that examined overall injuries, falls represented 31.9%, while 25.1% were due to Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC). The leading cause of fractures was falls (37.9%), followed by MVC (21.5%). The leading cause was flames (52.1%) followed by scald (36.4%) for burns. While for poisoning, medications were the leading cause of (39.9%), followed by toxic household products (25.7%). Weighted mortality rates were 5.2% for overall injuries, 8.3% for fractures of the skull and spine, and 17.4% for burns. CONCLUSIONS MVC and falls are associated with the highest share of injuries in the kingdom. These findings can guide prevention efforts to reduce injury burden and improve population health. Further population-based research is warranted to explore the determinants of childhood injuries across all regions of Saudi Arabia.
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- Hadeel Albedewi
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Scientific Computing Department, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Population Health Section-King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Smarczewski MAP, Osternack KT, Garlet QI, Oliveira CS, Mello RG. Systematic review and single-centre toxicology study identified analgesics and benzodiazepines as the main causes of paediatric medication poisoning. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1056-1065. [PMID: 32780463 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study evaluated medication poisoning in paediatric patients through a systematic review and a retrospective documentary analysis in a Brazilian toxicological centre. METHODS The data were systematically collected on PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. We included epidemiologic and prevalence studies that were published in English or Portuguese from 2013 to 2017 and covered paediatric patients. The retrospective incidence study was carried out in a Brazilian toxicological centre and was a documentary analysis of paediatric medication poisoning cases from 2005 to 2015. RESULTS The systematic review comprised 13 papers covering 895 206 poisoning cases from six different countries. The main agents of intoxication were analgesics and antihistamines. The eight papers that explored the reasons for the poisonings showed that 93% of those 762 863 cases were accidental. The Brazilian toxicological centre recorded 443 paediatric patients poisoned by medication such as benzodiazepines, analgesics and antibiotics and found that 63.2% were accidental. However, it agreed with the global findings in many other aspects. CONCLUSION The systematic review showed a sustained number of paediatric medication toxicity cases worldwide and the key findings were broadly reflected by the retrospective study carried out in the Brazilian toxicological centre.
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- Mary Anne P. Smarczewski
- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Universidade Católica de PelotasFaculdade de Medicina Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
- Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe Curitiba Paraná Brazil
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Alghadeer S, Alrohaimi M, Althiban A, Kalagi NA, Balkhi B, Khan AA. The patterns of children poisoning cases in community teaching hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2018; 26:93-97. [PMID: 29379339 PMCID: PMC5783806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Although the majority of poisoning-related cases can be managed in home settings, reduction of hospital visits and admissions are still important challenge. Thousands of interventions are involved and the appropriate management of poisoning is therefore a major task and burden to any institution. Therefore, the present study was aimed to identify the most common classes of toxic substances and route of poisoning in children and to investigate the pattern of drug and chemical poisoning in suspected case fatalities, the subsequent need for hospital admission and arrival time to hospital. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study of all registered poisoning cases of children reported to drug and poison information center at King Khaled University Hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period of January 2010-December 2016. RESULTS A total of 735 children presented to Pediatric Emergency Medicine with poisoning. Most of the cases were asymptomatic, and majority of children were arrived to the hospital in less than 3 h. The drugs were the most common cause of poisoning (70%) followed by chemical materials (29%), which is more common in children under 2 years comparing to other groups (p < 0.001). The route of poisoning was oral in the majority of cases (98.8%). The drugs most frequently ingested were analgesic (18.8%). Among the chemicals, pesticide products involved in (39.6%) of the cases, followed by cleaning products (25.9%) and cosmetic (22.8%). CONCLUSION The results found that the majority of poisoning cases occurred in children under the age of six and required only observation without treatment. These results necessitate the need for close cooperation between different governmental health-sectors to establish national epidemiological surveillance of poisoning events in Saudi Arabia to help to develop national plans to decrease the financial burden of emergency department congestion and hospital crowding.
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- Sultan Alghadeer
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Drug and Poison Information Center, King Saud University Medical City, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Emergency Medicine Department, King Saud University Medical City, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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