Acute Poisoning in Children Presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department: An Epidemiologic Study and the Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Acute poisoning is a frequent cause of pediatric emergency department visits and represents a significant public health issue, with children particularly vulnerable due to developmental and behavioral factors. This study aimed to characterize the clinical and demographic profiles of pediatric patients presenting with acute intoxication over a ten-year period (2014-2023) and to assess the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on patterns of pediatric poisoning. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome, including all patients under 18 years presenting with acute intoxication between September 2014 and June 2023. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and categorized by

SUBMITTER: Di Sarno L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12471646 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature