Pattern of Poisoning Cases at Tertiary Care Center at Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur

Abstract

Introduction: Poisoning is a global public health problem causing significant morbidity and mortality. It
is important to know the pattern and outcome of acute poisoning cases for proper planning, prevention and
management of these cases.
Aims and Objective: To find out the pattern of poisoning reported in Geetanjali Medical College, Udaipur.
Material and Methodology: The present prospective study had been conducted in the Department of
Forensic Medicine, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan during the period of Two
year from 1st Jan 2017 to 31th Dec 2018.
Result and Observation: In our study majority of poisoning case [101 cases (35.69%)] were observed in
the age group of 21-30 years followed by the age group of 11-20 years. Male person [153 cases (54.06%)]
most commonly affected by poison and majority of patients [184 cases (65.02%)] belongs to Rural area.
In our study majority numbers of cases [128 cases (43.82%)] found in rainy season. In our studyhigher
number of poisoning cases were due to Aluminium phosphide poisoning [106 cases (37.47%)] followed
by snakebite poisoning [62 cases (21.91 %)]. Among insecticides, maximum 40 cases (14.13 %) were due
to Organophosphorus compounds. Conclusion:Awareness and education about the potential toxicity of
commonly used pesticides and drugs may help in reducing the burden of poisoning