Publications by authors named "N Abel S Rabbi"
Changing trends in the profile of rodenticide poisoning.
Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar Abhilash Jolly Chandran Sanjay Murugan Abel Samuel Rabbi N Jagadesha Selvan
Med J Armed Forces India
September 2022
Background: Deliberate self-poisoning (DSP) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, with rodenticides being common compounds used by many victims. However, comprehensive data regarding the spectrum and outcome of rodenticide poisoning is scant.
Method: This retrospective study was conducted in the Emergency Department (ED) of a large tertiary care hospital in South India between January 2017 and December 2018.
Article Synopsis
- Deliberate self-poisoning and harm (DSPH) is a serious and ongoing issue, particularly among young to middle-aged individuals, with a study analyzing cases from 2017 to 2018 to identify the methods used in a specific area.
- The research found that agrochemicals and drugs were the most common substances used for self-harm, with significant medical interventions often required in emergency situations, including intubation and vasopressor support.
- Results indicated a 3% mortality rate in the hospital, with rodenticides and plant toxins identified as the main predictors of death, highlighting the severity of these methods in DSPH cases.