title: A Study of Acute Poisoning Cases Admitted to the University Hospital Emergency Department in Tabriz, Iran.
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.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Laboratory Science, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Oraie
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
authors.forename: Mir-Jamal
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hosseini
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
authors.forename: Mina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Islambulchilar
authors.affiliation: Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
authors.forename: Seyed-Hasan
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hosseini
authors.affiliation: Department of clinical pharmacy, school of pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahadi-Barzoki
authors.affiliation: Fajr Psychiatry Hospital, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Habib
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sadr
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran.
authors.forename: Hashem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yaghoubi
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011041:Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012621:Seasons; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents