Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:50 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:31 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06447584
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-06-07
First Post:
2024-06-03
Brief Title:
Clinical Spectrum and Outcome of Poisoning in Children Admitted to the Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Units at Sohag University Hospital
Sponsor:
Sohag University
Organization:
Sohag University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Clinical Spectrum and Outcome of Poisoning in Children Admitted to the Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Units at Sohag University Hospital
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Acute poisoning is a major health problem that leads to emergent hospital admissionIt has become the main factor that harms children and leads to disability and death of children Also it is still a serious issue in developing countries where it represents a common cause of emergency department presentation and admission Acute poisoning can be divided into two categories accidental and intentionalaccidental poisoning is common in children under five years whereas intentional poisoning is more common in adolescents WHO estimated that in 2016 accidental poisoning caused 106683 deaths and the loss of 63 million years of healthy life
A study in Romania showed that intentional poisoning is the most common cause of poisoning among teenagers Females are more vulnerable to suicidal or intentional poisoning than males Medications alcohol and substance abuse are common poisoning agents among teenagers another study at tertiary Indian hospital pesticides pharmaceutical drugs and household products were the most common types of acute poisoning Pesticides were reported as a cause of intentional and accidental poisoning In agricultural areas people were poisoned accidentally by pesticides that may be used for suicidal attempts because of their availability Pharmaceutical drugs are also used for intentional poisoning due to the availability of street drugs and over-the-counter medications Accidental poisoning by household products were observed in children and the most common products are hydrocarbon and naphthalene In Egypt acute poisoning represents a significant proportion of emergency visits of children and young people This labors a burden on healthcare society and economy and thus it drain-s resources and multiplies workload In fact it is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality Children poisoning is a result of multiple risk factors including social demographic and industrial factors Insufficient public awareness easy accessibility to poison negligence of caregivers technological and industrial advances and even the nature of the environment are of the main causes
A study in Romania showed that intentional poisoning is the most common cause of poisoning among teenagers Females are more vulnerable to suicidal or intentional poisoning than males Medications alcohol and substance abuse are common poisoning agents among teenagers another study at tertiary Indian hospital pesticides pharmaceutical drugs and household products were the most common types of acute poisoning Pesticides were reported as a cause of intentional and accidental poisoning In agricultural areas people were poisoned accidentally by pesticides that may be used for suicidal attempts because of their availability Pharmaceutical drugs are also used for intentional poisoning due to the availability of street drugs and over-the-counter medications Accidental poisoning by household products were observed in children and the most common products are hydrocarbon and naphthalene In Egypt acute poisoning represents a significant proportion of emergency visits of children and young people This labors a burden on healthcare society and economy and thus it drain-s resources and multiplies workload In fact it is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality Children poisoning is a result of multiple risk factors including social demographic and industrial factors Insufficient public awareness easy accessibility to poison negligence of caregivers technological and industrial advances and even the nature of the environment are of the main causes
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None