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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 11(2):p 77-86, 2025-01-30. | DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.11224.4
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A Prospective Observational Study on Clinical Profile, Laboratory Parameter and Outcomes of Rodenticide Poisoning
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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 11(2):p 77-86, 2025-01-30. | DOI: 10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.11224.4
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Shyamala G., Manjunath, A Prospective Observational Study on Clinical Profile, Laboratory Parameter and Outcomes of Rodenticide Poisoning. Jr. Med. & Health Sci. 2024;11(2):77–86.
Shyamala G., Manjunath, A Prospective Observational Study on Clinical Profile, Laboratory Parameter and Outcomes of Rodenticide Poisoning. Jr. Med. & Health Sci. 2024;11(2):77–86.
Received : December 21, 2024
Accepted : January 11, 2025
Published : January 30, 2025
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Introduction: In India, rodenticide poisoning poses a serious threat to public health due to its high rate of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to assess rodenticide poisoning’s clinical characteristics, laboratory results, and outcomes at an Indian tertiary care facility. Material and Methods: 50 patients with rodenticide poisoning who were hospitalized to a tertiary care facility in India for a period of one and a half years participated in a prospective observational research. Results were assessed in connection to the type of rodenticide consumed, and clinical symptoms, indicators, and laboratory parameter evaluations were conducted. Results: In our investigation, the prevalence of rodenticide poisoning throughout the study period was 6.7%. The bulk of the people (58.00%) are under the age of twenty decades. Vomiting (38%) and abdominal discomfort (22%) were the most common symptoms. Clinically, icterus was the most prevalent sign (38%) of all. Symptoms (p=0.043), signs (p=0.040), rodenticide kind (p=0.003), amount of rodenticide consumed (0.038), and metabolic acidosis presence (p=0.001) were all significantly correlated with survival status. Patients who passed away had considerably worse liver function tests, coagulation profiles, and renal functions than those who survived (p<0.05). There was a 12% overall mortality rate. Conclusion: Young adults are the age group most affected by rodenticide poisoning, which is linked to considerable morbidity and mortality. Improving patient outcomes requires early detection, timely treatment, and careful observation.In environments with limited resources, the findings of this study can direct the creation of evidence-based management plans and preventative actions for rodenticide poisoning.
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Department of General Medicine, Ballari Medical College and Research Center, Karnataka 583104, India - Manjunath
Department of General Medicine, Ballari Medical College and Research Center, Karnataka 583104, India
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