Acute exogenous poisonings in children

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Ana Oglinda
Veronica Sava

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Acute poisoning is defined as a pathological condition, being a result of the accumulation of toxic substances in the body. Intoxication can be of exogenous and endogenous origin [1]. One of the main causes of pediatric emergency admissions, at the European level, are such acute intoxications with an estimate of 10-20%. Pediatric poisoning is a common emergency worldwide. Acute intoxications represent a major problem in pediatric practice because of their severity and the high frequency of illnesses. Due to the fact that many toxins are absorbed quickly, the evolution can be lethal and followed by serious consequences [2]. Routine surveillance is necessary for public health authorities and physicians to update strategies for the prevention and management of pediatric poisonings [3]. Studies based on the epidemiology of acute poisoning in children carried out by institutions such as: "National Clearing House for Poison Control Center from the USA", specify the fact that in the urban environment, drug poisoning occurs more often, poisoning caused by the ingestion of detergents and cosmetic products. While in the rural environment, the most frequent are poisonings with pesticides, insecticides, plants [4]. In the USA, in 2021, on average, there were 6.4 acute poisonings/1000 people, and among children up to 6 years old – 37.9/1000 children. In this way, during the year, on average, one case of intoxication was reported every 15 seconds [5]. Annually, 1.2 million cases of poisoning are registered in children under the age of 5.


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Oglinda, A., & Sava, V. (2023). Acute exogenous poisonings in children. Scientific Collection «InterConf+», (31(147), 425–429. https://doi.org/10.51582/interconf.19-20.03.2023.044

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