Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit
Background. Acute pediatric poisonings represent an emergency pathology that associates a significant risk of adverse outcome or death. The increased incidence reported by antitoxic centers is a public health problem and requires implementing prevention strategies. Material and method. The six-year...
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| author | Cristina Daniela Enache Madalina Elena Petran Simona Stanca Viorela Gabriela Nitescu Coriolan Emil Ulmeanu Roxana-Elena Bohiltea Cristina Iolanda Vivisenco |
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| description | Background. Acute pediatric poisonings represent an emergency pathology that associates a significant risk of adverse outcome or death. The increased incidence reported by antitoxic centers is a public health problem and requires implementing prevention strategies.
Material and method. The six-years study targets children diagnosed with acute poisoning complicated by cardiogenic shock in a pediatric toxicology unit, performing a descriptive analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of the group.
Aim. To provide statistical data that can represent the basis of preventive measures carried out by health services.
Results. The incidence of severe intentional poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock is almost twice as high as accidental ones. A strong correlation was identified between intentional poisonings and adolescent girls.
Conclusions. The detailed epidemiological data allows targeted intervention measures to prevent suicide attempts and decrease the incidence of accidental exposures among the pediatric population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e8ab0e2219214803b8675da5237cfe482022-12-22T00:30:03ZengAmaltea Medical Publishing HouseRomanian Journal of Pediatrics1454-03982069-61752021-12-0170425025710.37897/RJP.2021.4.10Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unitCristina Daniela Enache0Madalina Elena Petran1Simona Stanca2Viorela Gabriela Nitescu3Coriolan Emil Ulmeanu4Roxana-Elena Bohiltea5Cristina Iolanda Vivisenco6Emergency Unit Department, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Toxicology, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Biochemistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Toxicology, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Toxicology, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Toxicology, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Toxicology, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Children’s Hospital, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pediatrics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, RomaniaBackground. Acute pediatric poisonings represent an emergency pathology that associates a significant risk of adverse outcome or death. The increased incidence reported by antitoxic centers is a public health problem and requires implementing prevention strategies. Material and method. The six-years study targets children diagnosed with acute poisoning complicated by cardiogenic shock in a pediatric toxicology unit, performing a descriptive analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of the group. Aim. To provide statistical data that can represent the basis of preventive measures carried out by health services. Results. The incidence of severe intentional poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock is almost twice as high as accidental ones. A strong correlation was identified between intentional poisonings and adolescent girls. Conclusions. The detailed epidemiological data allows targeted intervention measures to prevent suicide attempts and decrease the incidence of accidental exposures among the pediatric population.https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2021.4/RJP_2021_4_Art-10.pdfpediatric poisoningepidemiologycardiogenic shockprevention |
| spellingShingle | Cristina Daniela Enache Madalina Elena Petran Simona Stanca Viorela Gabriela Nitescu Coriolan Emil Ulmeanu Roxana-Elena Bohiltea Cristina Iolanda Vivisenco Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit Romanian Journal of Pediatrics pediatric poisoning epidemiology cardiogenic shock prevention |
| title | Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| title_full | Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| title_fullStr | Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| title_short | Epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock – a 6-year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| title_sort | epidemiology of acute pediatric poisonings complicated by cardiogenic shock a 6 year study in a clinical toxicology unit |
| topic | pediatric poisoning epidemiology cardiogenic shock prevention |
| url | https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2021.4/RJP_2021_4_Art-10.pdf |
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