Department of Emergency Medicine, Warren Alpert School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Glob Health Sci Pract. 2024 Oct 29;12(5). doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-24-00142.
Toxicological emergencies present a significant health challenge in Nepal. Despite the high burden, the country has inadequate formal toxicology training, medical toxicology expertise, and adequate poison control infrastructure. In recognition of this need, the Nepal Poison Information Center (PIC) was established as a collaborative effort involving local and international partners. Through a comprehensive partnership framework, the Nepal PIC provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week expert guidance to health care workers, conducts educational webinars, and engages in research. Initial data from the pilot phase indicate successful consultation delivery. Challenges include bureaucratic hurdles and the need for sustainable funding. Despite these challenges, the Nepal PIC demonstrates early feasibility and potential for expansion into a comprehensive toxicology center, contributing to the advancement of clinical toxicology in Nepal. Long-term sustainability relies on governmental support and continued advocacy efforts.
尼泊尔存在大量的毒理学急诊，这是一个严峻的健康挑战。尽管负担沉重，但该国缺乏正规的毒理学培训、医学毒理学专业知识和完善的中毒控制基础设施。为了应对这一需求，尼泊尔中毒信息中心（PIC）成立了，这是一个由当地和国际合作伙伴共同努力的成果。通过全面的合作框架，尼泊尔 PIC 为医护人员提供每周 7 天、每天 24 小时的专家指导，举办教育网络研讨会，并开展研究。试点阶段的初步数据表明咨询服务的提供是成功的。面临的挑战包括官僚主义障碍和可持续资金的需求。尽管存在这些挑战，但尼泊尔 PIC 展示了早期的可行性和扩展为综合毒理学中心的潜力，为尼泊尔临床毒理学的发展做出了贡献。长期可持续性依赖于政府的支持和持续的宣传努力。
