Patterns of acute poisoning with pesticides in the paediatric age group

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

Kavinda Chandimal Dayasiri¹  Chamilka Y. Jayasinghe²  Shaluka F. Jayamanne² 

[1]Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

[2]University of Kelaniya

关键词: Pesticide poisoning;    Patterns;    Children;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12245-017-0148-5

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundPesticides are identified as one of the dangerous poisons globally in children and are associated with increased short- and long-term morbidity. Pesticide poisoning is the most common method of self-poisoning among adults in rural Sri Lanka, and the clinical management is associated with significant healthcare costs to the country. There is however little data published on acute pesticide poisoning among children in rural Sri Lanka. The current study aimed to comprehensively evaluate clinical profiles, harmful first aid measures, emergency clinical management, complications and outcomes related to acute pesticide poisoning among children in the rural community of Sri Lanka.

【 授权许可】

CC BY