응급실 손상환자 심층조사 자료를 이용한 2017-2018년 중독 환자의 분석

• Published in: 대한임상독성학회지 Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 85 - 93
• Main Authors: 고지윤, Jiyoon Koh, 전우찬, Woochan Jeon, 강형구, Hyunggoo Kang, 김양원, Yang Weon Kim, 김현, Hyun Kim, 오범진, Bum Jin Oh, 이미진, Mi Jin Lee, 전병조, Byeong Jo Chun, 정성필, Sung Phil Chung, 김경환, Kyung Hwan Kim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한임상독성학회 30.12.2020
• Subjects: Annual reports; Drug overdose; Poisoning; 응급의학; Annual reports; Poisoning; Drug overdose
• ISSN: 1738-1320; 2508-6332
• DOI: 10.22537/jksct.2020.18.2.85

Purpose: The annual statistics for poisoning are reported based on the data from poison control centers in many advanced countries. In 2016 a study was conducted to analyze the 2016 Korea Poisoning status. This study was conducted to make a better annual report for poisoning statistics in Korea from a 2017-2018 national representative database. Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of poisoning patients based on the data from an emergency department (ED) based injury in-depth surveillance project by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017-2018. Bite or sting injuries were not included. Results: A total of 17714 patients presented to 23 EDs because of poisoning. Adults above 20 years old age accounted for 84.6% of the population, while the proportion of intentional poisoning was 60.8%. The poisoning substance presented in the ED were therapeutic drugs (51.2%), gas (20.3%), pesticides (16.4%), and artificial substances (11.4%). Overall, 35% of patients were admitted for further treatment. The mortality was 2.4% (422 cases), and the most common fatal substances in order were carbon monoxide, other herbicides, and paraquat. Conclusion: This study showed the 2017-2018 status of poisoning in Korea. The prognosis is different from the cause of poisoning and the initial mental state of the patient. Therefore, appropriate methods for preventing poisoning and therapeutic plans in specific situations are needed.