Paediatric poisoning presentations reported to a regional toxicology service in Australia.

Michael A DownesCaitlyn J LovettGeoffrey K Isbister

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2021)

Adolescent deliberate self-poisoning has a significant impact on hospital resources, with mental health problems requiring extended length of stay. There were fewer pre-school accidental poisoning consultations, which were mainly discharged from ED.

Keyphrases

mental health
emergency department
mental illness
intensive care unit
general practice
young adults
primary care