Human Plant Exposures Reported to a Regional (Southwestern) Poison Control Center Over 8 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is little published data about human plant exposures reported to US poison control centers (PCCs).

Methods

A retrospective chart review of all reported plant exposures to a single regional PCC between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2010 was done to understand better the characteristics of plant exposure cases. Specific generic plant codes were used to identify cases. Recorded variables included patient demographics, plant involved, exposure variables, symptoms, management site, treatments, and outcome. Univariate and multivariate regression was used to identify outcome predictors.

Results

A total of 6492 charts met inclusion criteria. The average age was 16.6 years (2 months-94 years); 52.4% were male. The most common exposure reason was unintention

SUBMITTER: Enfield B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6013727 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature