Pattern of Poisoning Cases at Tertiary Care Center at Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur

Abstract

Introduction: Poisoning is a global public health problem causing significant morbidity and mortality. Itis important to know the pattern and outcome of acute poisoning cases for proper planning, prevention andmanagement of these cases.Aims and Objective: To find out the pattern of poisoning reported in Geetanjali Medical College, Udaipur.Material and Methodology: The present prospective study had been conducted in the Department ofForensic Medicine, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan during the period of Twoyear from 1st Jan 2017 to 31th Dec 2018.Result and Observation: In our study majority of poisoning case [101 cases (35.69%)] were observed inthe age group of 21-30 years followed by the age group of 11-20 years. Male person [153 cases (54.06%)]most commonly affected by poison and majority of patients [184 cases (65.02%)] belongs to Rural area.In our study majority numbers of cases [128 cases (43.82%)] found in rainy season. In our studyhighernumber of poisoning cases were due to Aluminium phosphide poisoning [106 cases (37.47%)] followedby snakebite poisoning [62 cases (21.91 %)]. Among insecticides, maximum 40 cases (14.13 %) were dueto Organophosphorus compounds. Conclusion:Awareness and education about the potential toxicity ofcommonly used pesticides and drugs may help in reducing the burden of poisoning