A survey of poison control centers worldwide. [PDF]
To stem the rising incidence of toxic exposure as well as the associated morbidity and mortality, the past century has seen the establishment and evolution of poison control centers (PCCs) worldwide. Depending on the location, PCCs vary in terms of staffing model, services offered, and funding sources.
Pourmand A, Wang J, Mazer M.
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Comment on "A survey of poison control centers worldwide". [PDF]
Dear Sir The recent published article by Dr. Pourmand and his colleagues under the title of "A survey of poison control centers worldwide" was read eagerly [1]. I have had the opportunity to work for Iran National Drug and Poison Information Center (NDPIC) and also Central Staff of NDPIC for several years.
Goharbari MH.
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Recreational phenethylamine poisonings reported to a French poison control center [PDF]
Over the last decade, use of phenethylamines has become increasingly prevalent. This study aimed to describe typical aspects of phenethylamine poisoning in order to better inform patient care.Phenethylamine poisoning cases reported to the Poison Control Center of Angers, France, from January, 2007 to December, 2013 were examined. Clinical findings were
Gaël Le Roux+6 more
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Pesticide poisoning surveillance through regional poison control centers. [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to describe pesticide exposure in the population of callers to Minnesota Regional Poison Centers. Case files from 1988 reporting pesticide exposure to humans were identified in cooperation with the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics. Data analysis was conducted by computer using SAS statistical package.
Debra K Olson+3 more
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THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF POISON CONTROL CENTER IN TAIWAN
The PCC-Taiwan was founded in July 1985 under the auspices of the Department of Health, Executive Yuan, and the Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Republic of China. It has served a population of 21 million inhabitants on a 24-hours basis. It has also served as a referral center for treating poisoning cases nationwide, a training center for physicians ...
Jia-Fen Wu+6 more
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Pediatric Suspected Suicides and Nonfatal Suicide Attempts Reported to United States Poison Control Centers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. [PDF]
Ciccotti HR+5 more
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Temporal trends in calls for suicide attempts to poison control centers in France during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide study. [PDF]
Jollant F+12 more
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Methadone exposures reported to poison control centers in the United States following the COVID-19-related loosening of federal methadone regulations. [PDF]
Welsh C, Doyon S, Hart K.
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Trends and characteristics of ocular exposures related to e-cigarettes and e-liquids reported to Poison Control Centers in the United States, 2010-2019. [PDF]
Wang B, Liu ST, Johnson MA, Trigger S.
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Burn injuries related to E-cigarettes reported to poison control centers in the United States, 2010-2019. [PDF]
Wang B, Liu ST, Rostron B, Hayslett C.
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