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Research Paper | Paediatrics | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 4.2 / 10
Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Other Co-relates in Children Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital, in Northern India Due to Poisoning
Dr. Ambika, Dr. Poonam, Dr. Ankur Sharma
Abstract: Introduction: The spectrum and epidemiology of poisoning in children and their clinical outcome depend a lot on socioeconomic status & cultural practices. The present study was done to evaluate the Socio-demographic characteristics and other correlates in children admitted to Pediatric wards of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla due to poisoning. Methods: A retrospective review of records of all the children admitted in the Pediatric wards of Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla due to poisoning from January to December 2021 was conducted. Data regarding age, gender & other Socio-demographic characteristics was retrieved. Results: In the present study, among the 168 children admitted due to poisoning, 67(39.9%) were males, and 101(60.1%) were female. 33(19.6%) were ? 5 years of age, 27 (16.1%) were between 6 to 10 years, 33(19.6%) were between 11 to 15 years and 75(44.6%) were between 16-18 years of age. Mean age was 11.95?5.532 years. 138(82.1%) belonged to Rural areas while 30(17.1%) belonged to urban areas. Majority, 98(58.3%) were from Shimla followed by 23(13.7%) from Mandi. Among the total cases,77(45.8%) was accidental while 91(54.2%) were suicidal. Odor of poison was found in 62(36.9%) of cases. 72(42.9%) cases presented to the Pediatric department of IGMC in less than 6 hours, 87(51.8%) in 7-24 hours, 7(4.2%) cases in 24-48 hours, and 2(1.2%) cases in >48 hours. 155(92.3%) had GCS Score >13 at the time of admission while 13(7.7%) had GCS Score <13. Among the total, 81(48.2%) cases were admitted in IGMC for 1-2 days, 75(44.6%) for 3-7 days and 12(7.1%) for more than 7 days. We found that 152 (90.5%) cases were discharged after full recovery, 12(7.1%) died during treatment, 3(1.8%) cases left against medical advice and 1(0.6%) case was referred to PGI Chandigarh for further treatment. Conclusion: Most affected children were females, from the adolescent age group, had a rural background and, were suicidal. Most of the children presented in the pediatric department within 24 hours, had GCS Score >13 at admission and were discharged within 1-2 days.
Keywords: Socio-demographic characteristics, Correlates, poisoning, accidental, intentional
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024
Pages: 1130 - 1133