Izuora G I, Adeoye A
Department of Pediatrics, King Khalid Military City Hospital, Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia.
Ann Saudi Med. 2001 Jan-Mar;21(1-2):13-5. doi: 10.5144/0256-4947.2001.13.
Accidental ingestion of poisons and household products is a potential source of morbidity and mortality in children all over the world. The relative paucity of publications on this subject in Saudi Arabia necessitated our study, to delineate the pattern of acute poisoning in children at the King Khalid Military City Hospital, Hafr Al Batin.
Case notes of children 12 years and below who were admitted to the pediatric medical ward were retrospectively reviewed for relevant data. Included in the study were children of military and non-military personnel who were seen over a seven-year period (January 1992 to 1998).
Of the 9951 single pediatric admissions, 168 (1.7%) were identified as cases of accidental poisoning. There was a male preponderance, even though this was not statistically significant. The age group mostly affected was 1 to 3 years (63%). More than 60% of children were asymptomatic, with 4% presenting with severe symptoms. Unlike in other parts of Saudi Arabia, poisoning due to petroleum products was relatively uncommon.
Although no deaths were recorded in this study, continuous education of parents and caregivers of young children is recommended, as this would help to reduce the chances and complications of accidental poisoning. The role of local and regional Drug Information Centers cannot be overemphasized.
意外摄入毒物和家用产品是全球儿童发病和死亡的一个潜在原因。沙特阿拉伯关于该主题的出版物相对较少，这使得我们开展此项研究，以描绘哈费尔巴廷市哈立德国王军事城医院儿童急性中毒的模式。
对收入儿科病房的12岁及以下儿童的病历进行回顾，以获取相关数据。研究纳入了在七年期间（1992年1月至1998年）就诊的军人和非军人的子女。
在9951例儿科单病种住院病例中，168例（1.7%）被确定为意外中毒病例。男性占多数，尽管这在统计学上无显著意义。受影响最严重的年龄组为1至3岁（63%）。超过60%的儿童无症状，4%出现严重症状。与沙特阿拉伯其他地区不同，石油产品中毒相对不常见。
尽管本研究中未记录到死亡病例，但建议对幼儿的家长和照顾者持续开展教育，因为这将有助于减少意外中毒的几率和并发症。地方和区域药物信息中心的作用再怎么强调也不为过。
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