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  • Title: Profile of acute poisoning cases presenting to health centres and hospitals in Oman.
    Author: Lall SB, Al-Wahaibi SS, Al-Riyami MM, Al-Kharusi K.
    Journal: East Mediterr Health J; 2003; 9(5-6):944-54. PubMed ID: 16450524.
    Abstract:
    A simple pro forma was used for a retrospective study of poisoning cases at 45 health institutions in Oman during January-December 2000. No deaths were recorded among 2009 cases of acute poisoning. A quarter of all cases (55.8% of paediatric cases) were children aged 1-4 years. The largest category (59.5%) was animal bites and stings: 25.4% undiagnosed, 19.7% scorpion stings, 7.6% bee, spider or wasp stings and 6.8% snake bites. Next highest (38.5%) was ingestion of substances: 18.2% pharmaceuticals, 8.2% food and 4.7% household products. Most drug-related cases were due to paracetamol. Suicide attempts were recorded for 6.0%. Collection of poisoning data through a central registry system is needed for the implementation and future assessment of prevention programmes.
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