An analysis of intoxicated patients admitted to the emergency department

An Analysis of Intoxicated Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department Objective: In this study, we aimed to analyse the demographic features, toxic material or medicines and mortality rates of the patients admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed as intoxication. Material and Methods: One thousand and eight patients; admitted to Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine Emergency Department and diagnosed as intoxication during January 1, 2013 and September 1, 2015 were included in this study. Patients evaluated retrospectively from the emergency department registration forms and admission files. The specialities including age, sex, admittance time, medical history, reason of poisoning, duration of hospitalization, consciousness state, administration route in emergency department and mortality rates were evaluated. Results: Of the 1008 patients, %56,3 were female. Most of the cases were in 24-40 year of age group (%44,9). Patients were admitted mostly in summer. They were mostly intoxicated with multidrugs and mostly suicidal (%69,7). The mostly used intoxication route was orally (%78,4). Percent of eighty seven point eight of patients were discharged after evaluation and observation from the emergency department. Conclusion: For decreasing the intoxication rate, education of society and families, prevention of medicine sales without prescription and usage of farming chemicals with ignorance and keeping cleaning materials and insectisides in safe boxes are necessary. Key Words: Emergency department, drug, intoxication.