Análisis descriptivo de las intoxicaciones agudas en el departamento de emergencia del Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo de la ciudad de Azogues entre enero del 2000 a diciembre del 2005

Abstract

In order to determine the morbidity and mortality caused by acute intoxication, in the area of ​​Emergency Hospital Casatanier Homer City Azogues over a period of five years, from 2000 to 2005. As well as the substances most commonly used to become intoxicated. 286 cases of acute poisoning, where the 50,35tenían aged between 18 and 35 years, men and students 65,38fueron 34.62 studied. The toxic substance was used most often ethyl alcohol ingested by 52.10. The high 85,66egresó emergency area and 6,29falleció. Drugs produced more frequently 29,73de accidental poisonings in children. Toxic organophosphates were often produced greater choice for suicidal because 13,29de used by intoxicated and death occurred in the 58,82de who used them. The habit of drinking alcohol is an intentional poisoning, which can lead to acute poisoning