Frequency of Organophosphorus Poisoning in an emergency department of Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar

Abstract

Objective: To define the, demographic distribution, frequency and results of organophosphorus poisoning cases in emergency department of Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Emergency Medicine Department, Lady reading hospital Peshawar from February 2024 to July 2024.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was directed over 6 months in the Emergency Department. This study enrolled 200 patients who were confirmed Organophosphorus poisoning. Data was composed on mode of poisoning, demographics, clinical outcomes and mortality.

Results: Out of 200 poisoning cases, 78patients (39 percent) were mainly due to organophosphorus compounds. Most of the patients were females that is 67.9%, with the greatest age group which was affected was between 18 to 30 years (56.4percent). The principal mode of poisoning was suicidal (intentional) ingestion (74.3 percent). The rate of mortality was 7.7 percent.

Conclusion: Organophosphorus poisoning is predominant in Peshawar, mostlyamongst young females with suicidal intention. There is acritical want for mental health policies and regulation and control of pesticides to decrease the load of Organophosphorus poisoning.