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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  9, Issue 3, July - September 2016, Pages 139-143
 

Original Article

A Study on the Establishment of Poison Control Centre: A Need for the Region of Warangal

T. Krupal Singh*, Lavanya Kowsil G.**, Jakkam Surendar***

*Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, Telangana­506007. **Department of Forensic Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, Telangana. ***Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine,

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.9316.10

Abstract

Background: Poison information centers are those, which provide immediate round the clock toxicity assessment and treatment recommendations for the effective management of poisoning cases. Objectives: The objectives of study to evaluate the needs of poison control center and Analytical services in this area. Material and Methods: Data was collected by Self­ Administered structured questionnaire,Individual interviews, and group discussions in the department. The received data was analyzed according to establish the poison control center in the region. esults: A total 683 cases of Poisoning were intentional and 233 cases were unintentional in 2008 and 2009. Out total 916 cases only 450 cases admitted in the hospital. Out of that only 225 cases were diagnosed by using different methods, about 43% cases were diagnosed by history, 32% by clinical symptoms, 16% by detailed physical examination and 9% by laboratory investigation. Remaining 225 case faced problem in diagnosis due to various reasons like in 62% case it is dueto lack of analytical facilities, 21% cases due to no definite group of symptoms and 17% cases due to signs and symptoms mimic with some diseases. Conclusion: The management of poisoning cases requires cooperation between analytical toxicology laboratory services and the physicians (clinical toxicology) dealing with the poisoning cases. 

Keywords: Poisoning; Poison Control Centers; Analytical Services; Antidotes. 


Corresponding Author : Jakkam Surendar***