Suicidal Poisoning in Emergency Units

Poisoning Clinical Trial

Official title: Evaluation of Suicidal Poisoning Cases in Emergency Units of Assuit University Hospitals

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Clinical Trial Description

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. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Emergencies
• Poisoning

• NCT number: NCT04217070
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Assiut University
• Status: Completed
• Start date: March 1, 2020
• Completion date: September 30, 2022