Outcome of Poisoning and Associated Factors Among Patients Admitted at Referral Hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.
Gashachew Bayleyegn RedaHailemichael Kindie AbateHidja Mustofa MekonnenAgerie Zerihun GaredZerko Wako BekoPublished in: Open access emergency medicine : OAEM (2023)
The mortality rate from poisoning was considerably high. Residence, level of consciousness, treatment at the triage area, mode of arrival, Spo2, and prolonged hospital stay were significantly associated. All stakeholders should focus on planning and improving care for patients with poisoning. Improving ambulance service in rural areas and providing treatment at the triage area for all patients are recommended.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- emergency department
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- primary care
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- type diabetes
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- cardiovascular disease
- risk factors
- combination therapy
- cross sectional
- cardiovascular events
- chronic pain
- smoking cessation