Friday, November 28, 2008

- Types of Poisoning.

  • Deliberate متعمد
    • Overdose as self-harm or suicide attempt.إنتحار
    • Child abuse .
    • Munchhausen's syndrome :Factitious disorder, Hospital addiction syndrome(e.g psychic patient).
    • Third party (attempted homicide, terrorist, warfare).

  • Accidental عن غير قصد
    • Most episodes of paediatric poisoning.
    • Dosage error.
    • Iatrogenic
    • Patient error
    • Recreational use.

  • Environmental:
    • Plants
    • Food
    • Venomous stings/bites.

  • Industrial exposures.

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