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Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children

Authors: Huajun Zhang, Qin Huo, Rui Jing, Meng Dong

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Objective

The clinical characteristics of hospitalized children with acute poisoning were analyzed to provide a reference for preventing poisoning and seeking effective prevention and treatment.

Methods

The clinical data of 112 children with acute poisoning admitted to Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2021, were collected and analyzed from different perspectives.

Results

The majority of acute poisoning cases that occurred in children were in early childhood and preschool age (89 cases, accounting for 79.4%). The most common types of poisoning were pesticide poisoning and drug poisoning, and the main ways of poisoning were accidental administration via the digestive tract and accidental ingestion. Poisoning occurred slightly more in spring and summer all year round, and most children had a good prognosis after timely treatment.

Conclusion

Acute poisoning often occurs in children. Parental education and intensified child supervision are needed to prevent the incidence of unintentional poisoning.

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Title: Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children
Authors: Huajun Zhang
Qin Huo
Rui Jing
Meng Dong
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Intoxication
Published in: BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04697-z

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Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Methods

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