Abstract:

Intoxication is used to identify the facts of accidental or suicidal use of a toxic substance that is potentially life-threatening. Drug and chemicals-related poisoning is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children. Although it can be observed in all age groups, it is more common in children and may seem fatal. The majority of cases make a pic in two periods, under the age of 5 and adolescence. In the early stages, young children’s worries about the environment and starting to walk increases the risk of taking drugs or chemicals in the house unwantedly, and these cases often occur by accident. For those who are in the highest period of age, it is more likely to be substantial addiction or intentionally hurt themselves. Due to the rise of the socio-cultural level of societies, death rates from infections and malnutrition-related diseases decrease while poisoning remains a significant risk of death in children. 2 percent of child deaths in developed countries are due to poisoning, and more than 5 percent in developing countries. Although regional differences are observed, the number of toxicity cases has increased, especially in developing countries. In Turkey, acute poisoning is caused by drugs, domestic chemicals, toxic gases, food and plant chemicals and toxic animals. According to the National Toxic Consulting Centre (UZEM), accidentally taken in the home are domestic prepared products, cosmetics and cleaning products or causes of plant poisoning. According to UZEM’s data, it is a pharmaceutical drug from the mouth that is removed for reasons that require medical assistance. The most frequently exposed substance is as human health products. The toxicity factors differ according to the multi-region, seasons, traditions and habits of society, age group and socio-cultural level. It is necessary that each region identify and update its own epidemiological data in order to develop appropriate methods of protection and treatment, educate health personnel and awareness the public. Studies on the intensive care monitoring of the events of poisoning are limited. In this study, we aimed at reverse assessment of the events of poisoning followed in our hospital’s intensive care unit.