Demographic profile of patients with acute poisoning in the emergency department of a tertiary care center and their outcomes

Introduction: Acute poisoning is a major public health issue in Nepal, driving emergency visits, admissions, and deaths mainly from accessible organophosphorus pesticides. Patterns vary by region, with insecticides dominant in developing areas like Nepal, unlike pharmaceuticals in high-income countr...

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Published in:	Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
Main Authors:	Mingmar Chhirring Sherpa, Rajan Narayan Nakarmi, Suresh Prasad Nepal, Samir K.C., Sandeep Gupta, Sunny Bajracharya, Soosita Pun
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Karnali Academy of Health Sciences 2026-04-01
Subjects:	acute poisoning emergency department organophosphorus mortality
Online Access:	https://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/1178