There is a huge public health issue with poisoning, and it is the most common reason people go to the emergency
department (ED). However, characteristics that help predict total poisoning-related death have only been discovered in a handful
of studies around the world As a result of the easy access to so many chemicals and medications, acute poisoning has become a
prevalent medical emergency around the world. Although strategies to prevent toxic intake have been successful, acute poisoning
remains a significant public health issue. The consequences of poisoning are more common in underdeveloped countries than in
the developed world due to lax laws and insufficient access to health care. In this study, poisoning cases that were admitted to a
secondary care hospital were characterised. All patients with acute poisoning, drug overdose, or envenomation was admitted
throughout the study period were included. We didn't include things like food borne illness, animal bites, or long-term drug or
chemical poisonings in our calculations. Interviews with caregivers and an examination of medical records were used as research
tools. Patients' personal information, as well as information about the type and circumstances of their poisoning data was
collected.
Key words: Poisoning, emergency department, Public hospital.
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