This is the first study to describe acute poisoning patterns in KwaZulu-Natal from a critical care perspective. This will increase knowledge of common toxins and the presentations that lead to critical care referral. Furthermore, prescription practices for common toxins like TCAs need to be reviewed as a prevention strategy.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- liver failure
- intensive care unit
- healthcare
- hiv positive
- respiratory failure
- primary care
- aortic dissection
- drug induced
- mechanical ventilation
- emergency department
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- adverse drug
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- acute care
- men who have sex with men
- antiretroviral therapy