Evaluation of epidemiologic aspects of poisoning cases at a pediatric emergency service
Mintegui Raso, S.; Velasco Vicente, J.V.; Villate Carrasco, A.; Escudero Jiménez, F.; Pocheville Guruceta, I.; Mendia Gutiérrez, M.I.; Santiago Burruchaga, M.; Benito Fernández, J.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 33(6): 528-530
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 2077993 Document Number: 363792
An epidemiologic interview was carried out in 279 children between 2-5 years represented the highest risk group. Male children were more frequently affected (57.7%). Most poisoning happened at home. Medicines and cleaning products were the most relevant poisons. Only 81 children (29%) were admitted, generally for 26 hours. Deaths serious sequels were not observed.