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December 4, 2025Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationOpen Access

Pattern of Acute Poisoning and Drug Overdose Cases in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study

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ULUpasana LamichhaneB.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences SKSalima KarkiNepal Medical College Teaching Hospital

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Observational study examines clinical outcomes of drug overdose and accidental poisonings in the emergency department, indicating significant challenges in treatment.

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Accidental poisonings comprised 89% of cases, with insecticides as the most common agent involved, highlighting a critical area for intervention.
Hospitalization occurred in 51% of accidental and 61% of intentional self-harm cases, revealing a substantial healthcare burden.
Mortality was reported at only 1%, limited to accidental cases, suggesting effectiveness in acute care management.
Observational study conducted over 8 months identified key demographics and outcomes relevant to emergency department practices.

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Lamichhane et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca1fd7 https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.v63i292.9257

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Observational study examines clinical outcomes of drug overdose and accidental poisonings in the emergency department, indicating significant challenges in treatment.

Pattern of Acute Poisoning and Drug Overdose Cases in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study

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Pattern of Acute Poisoning and Drug Overdose Cases in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Observational Study

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