Publications by authors named "Alvaro Liron-Garcia"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze acute poisonings in the emergency department, focusing on patients aged 65 and older compared to younger adults.
- Researchers collected data on the demographics, types of poisons, and adherence to quality indicators (QIs) in the treatment of these patients.
- Findings showed that older patients had different poisoning patterns (more accidental, fewer intentional) but similar compliance with QIs, indicating effective management regardless of age.
Objectives: To study differences in the emergency department treatment of acute poisoning according to biological sex of patients and to assess adherence to care quality indicators.
Material And Methods: Retrospective observational study including all cases of acute poisoning diagnosed in patients over the age of 14 years treated in a tertiary care hospital emergency department over a period of 4 years. We analyzed demographic variables, substance type and reason for acute poisoning, degree of adherence to quality indicators, and discharge destination.