Özet:

Objective: Poisoning is a preventable, potentially lethal health problem, common in emergency services. Poisoning agents may vary depending on age gender, countries, regions and seasons. In this study, we aimed to determine the epidemiological and demographic characteristics of cases of poisoning admitted to the pediatric emergency department and to define protective measures. Method: Cases of poisoning aged between 0-17 years that were admitted to Bakırköy Pediatric Emergency Department of Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, between 01.06.2017 and 01.06.2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Results: A total of 196 cases female, 54.1%, and male 45.9% were included in our study. Etiologies of poisoning were as follows: accidents 81.6% , suicidal atetmpts 13.3% , erroneous treatment 5.1% . Drugs 61.2% , and non-drug toxins 38.8% were used. Analgesicantipyretics 21.9% were the most commonly used agents, followed by corrosive agents in 18.9%, non-corrosive irritants in 11.7%, antidepressants in 7.7% and vitamin-minerals in 6.6% of the patients. Poisoning agents were taken by oral route in 96.9%, through skin in 0.5% and via inhalation in 2.6% of the cases. Most 81.6% of the cases were treated in the emergency department, 5.1% in the outpatient setting, 7.1% in the pediatric ward and 6.1% in the pediatric intensive care unit. The mean observation period was 20.55±19.98 hours and the mean cost was 274.19±445.69 TL. Conclusion: The awareness of health personnel and families will be the primary step in taking preventive measures, reducing the workload of hospitals and making a positive contribution to the country’s economy.

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