Eurasian Journal of Toxicology

Yazarlar: Serdar ÖZDEMİR, Kadir ŞAHBAZ

Konular:Toksikoloji, Acil Tıp

Anahtar Kelimeler:Carbon monoxide,Geographical information systems,Spatial analysis

Özet: Background: We aimed to contribute to the poisoning data by performing spatial analyzes related to the demographic data and carboxyhemoglobin levels of carbon monoxide poisoning cases admitted to our hospital emergency medicine clinic. Methods: The population of this retrospective study included all adults who were admitted to our clinic with carboxyhemoglobin level above 10%. Two heat maps were created based on address of carbon monoxide poisoning and carboxyhemoglobin values of the persons in this position. Results: 414 patients were included in the study. 39 patients were excluded from the study. 52.3% of the patients were female and 47.7% were male. Median of carboxyhemoglobin values was 14% (IQR = 13). The number of cases admitted during the winter was found to be higher than the other seasons. Two heat maps were created based on addresses of carbon monoxide poisoning. Conclusion: Carbon monoxide poisoning is an important health problem in our country. Multicenter studies with Geographical Information Systems may contribute to the measures to be taken for carbon monoxide intoxication.

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