• S R Thapa, P Lama, N Karki, and S B Khadka.
• Emergency Department, Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal, Nepal. dr.sthapa@gmail.com
• Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2008 Apr 1; 6 (2): 209-13.

ObjectiveThis study was conducted to determine the pattern and severity of poisoning cases in Emergency Department of Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal (KMCTH).DesignRetrospective observational study.Materials And MethodsHospital records of all admissions to the Emergency Department of Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (KMCTH) following acute poisoning were revised and all data from February 2007 to February 2008 were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsThis retrospective observational study was performed on 148 cases of poisoning who attended Emergency Department of KMCTH over a period of one year. The overall male to female ratio was 1.05:1. Poisoning was most common in the age group 21-30 years (40.5%). The most common causes of poisoning in adults were organophosphorous compounds and in children was kerosene oil. Oral route (79.05%) was the most common route of administration. 66.2% of cases were intentional poisoning for suicidal attempt. Students (43.9%) and service holders (18.9%) were commonly involved in poisoning.ConclusionIt was seen that adult between 21-30 years of age were more prone to suicidal poisoning with organophosphorous compounds and children of 1-10 years of age were more susceptible to accidental poisoning with kerosene oil.

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