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Acute Ethylene Chlorohydrin Poisoning: Experience of a Poison Control Center

Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 2001
Ethylene chlorohydrin (CAS 107-07-3), a chemical once used in hastening grape vine sprouting in Taiwan, has caused severe toxicity upon acute exposure. Although such use of ethylene chlorohydrin is now prohibited in Taiwan, poisoning still occurs following its illegal use.
Ming Ling Wu, Jou Fang Deng, Wei Jen Tsai, Jiin Ger, Chen Chang Yang   +4 more
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Poisoning in the Elderly: Characterization of Exposures Reported to a Poison Control Center

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1993
Objective: To determine the incidence of poison center calls involving the elderly, characterize these poisonings, and compare them with poisonings that occur in people younger than 60 years of age.Design: Concurrent, observational survey.Setting: The Virginia Poison Center in Richmond, Virginia.Participants: All persons 60 years of age and older who ...
Joseph R. Zanga, Beverly A. Kroner, Robert B. Scott, Evelyn R. Waring   +3 more
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Poison Control Centers and State-Specific Poisoning Mortality Rates

Medical Care, 2001
The purpose of this study was to compare poisoning mortality rates of states served by a poison control center certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) to those that are not served by a certified center because health policy has been based on certification status.Poisoning mortality rates from 1993 to 1997 were obtained ...
Grant W. Somes, Peter A. Chyka
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Poison control centers: Is there an antidote for budget cuts?

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1994
Across the United States, both large and small poison centers are closing their doors. Many of the remaining centers are scrambling for funds, diverting efforts from clinical management and prevention activities. Furthermore, because of funding deficiencies, nearly half of the United States is served by a poison center that fails to meet national ...
Toby L. Litovitz, Karen C. Holm, Thomas E. Kearney, Rose Ann Soloway, Gary M. Oderda, Richard Weisman   +5 more
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The History of Poison Control Centers in the United States

Clinical Toxicology, 1978
(1978). The History of Poison Control Centers in the United States. Clinical Toxicology: Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 291-296.
William O. Robertson, Robert G. Scherz
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Drug Identification: A Survey of Poison Control Centers

Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 2004
The objective of this study was to determine current practices and opinions of poison center staff and directors regarding drug identification (ID) calls.Surveys were developed and mailed to 911 poison center staff members and 69 managing directors at 69 poison control centers in the United States in December 2001.Responses were received from 317 staff
Shu Shum, Mary Lou Nester, J. Paul Jaramillo, Jeanie E. Jaramillo, H. Glenn Anderson   +4 more
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Cost-effectiveness of Regional Poison Control Centers

Archives of Internal Medicine, 1996
Poison exposures are a significant public health concern. Despite the impact that regional poison control centers have on reducing morbidity and mortality associated with poison exposures, they are facing a serious financial crisis today resulting in an increased emphasis on their economic justification.Using decision-analysis techniques, the cost ...
JoLaine R. Draugalis, Marion K. Slack, Paul C. Langley, Donald L. Harrison   +3 more
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The Potential Impact of Poison Control Centers on Rural Hospitalization Rates for Poisoning

Pediatrics, 2006
OBJECTIVE. This study tested the hypothesis that underutilization of poison control centers is associated with increased rates of hospitalizations attributable to poisonings in rural areas. METHODS. To measure the potential impact of poison control centers on hospitalization rates in rural areas among people who visit emergency ...
Toby L. Litovitz, Jeffrey H. Coben, Monique A. Sheppard, Eduard Zaloshnja, Peter Jones, Tyler Miller, Claudia A. Steiner   +6 more
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The Impact of a Poison Control Center on the Length of Hospital Stay for Patients With Poisoning

Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, 2007
While previous research suggests that poison control centers (PCCs) significantly reduce the number of emergency room visits and resultant health care costs for poisonings, little is known regarding the potential impact of the PCC on the length of hospital stay.
Steven M. Marcus, Zdravko P. Vassilev
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Poison control centers: Their purpose and operation

Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 1963
Poison control center activity is a coordinated community effort the scope of which is dependent upon interest and the financial support available. Prevention and treatment are equally important aspects of every program. There is a tremendous need for research to improve treatment techniques, to develop appropriate experimental models, to improve data ...
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