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Poisoning is the deterioration of the body's functions by the ingestion of any substance being toxic to the body or by overdosing a nontoxic substance. Poisoning cases may vary according to the geographical and seasonal characteristics of the region, sociocultural structure of the population, life index and the age groups.
Worldwide, intentional self-poisoning (ISP) is the most common form of suicide attempt and the most common method that results in medical hospitalization.
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Questionnaire is prepared including the following items:
Demographic data:
Gender -age-marital status -occupation- socioeconomic state -special habit -history of psychiatric innless-history of chronic diseases-history of drug dependence -previous suicidal attempts-toxic substance used in suicide- time of poisoning, season and time of arrival .
Data regarding poisoned substance:
Dose, type of the substance used and rout of administration. Presenting symptoms of intoxication and management
Complete clinical examination:
General condition: conscious level and vital signs. Local examination: chest, heart, abdomen, etc.
Investigation:
(Arterial blood gases - ECG -otherwise according to case presentation)
Prognosis:
Complete recovery, complications, death.
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Gehad H Eisa, resident; Eman S Shaltout, Dr
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