Outpatient treatment of acute poisonings in Oslo: poisoning pattern, factors associated with hospitalization, and mortality

Outpatient treatment of acute poisonings in Oslo: poisoning pattern, factors associated with hospitalization, and mortality

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most patients with acute poisoning are treated as outpatients worldwide. In Oslo, these patients are treated in a physician-led outpatient clinic with limited diagnostic and treatment resources, which reduces both the costs and emerg...

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Main Authors: Lund Cathrine, Vallersnes Odd M, Jacobsen Dag, Ekeberg Oivind, Hovda Knut E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Treatment
Outpatient Clinics
Outpatients
Street Drugs
Toxicology
Triage
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/1

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