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Poisoning is a major problem in the pediatric population. However the offending agent and the associated morbidity and mortality vary from place to place and change over a period of time and in India limited data are available on its present trend. Objectives: - To study the etio-clinical profile and outcome of childhood poisoning and intoxication. Materials and methods: - This prospective study was carried out in patients who were admitted in pediatric wards and pediatric intensive care unit of S.C.B MCH & SVPPGIP, Cuttack with history of ingestion of poison or intoxication or envenomation from March to November 2013. Results: - A total of 288 poisoning cases of <15 years of age were studied. Majority (43%) were under 5 years. Male accounting 70%. Median duration between poisoning and presentation to our hospital being 17hours.65.7% received pre-referral treatment in the form of gastric lavage, atropine etc. Snake bite (27.7%), kerosene (17.3%) and insecticide (12.4%) poisoning being the most common offending agents. Accidental exposure being 85.8%. Suicidal cases being more common in ≥11years age children (68%)(F:M 1.7:1).Most common presentation being respiratory distress(32.5%),cellulitis of limb(24.5%) & altered sensorium(18.3%). During treatment, 46.4% received antidote & 46.37% received antibiotics. Mortality being 7%.Overall, the outcome is good with 92% survival in our hospital. Conclusion: Even though most common age group affected is still ≤ 5 years, there has been a hike in suicidal rates in children. This highlights importance of spreading awareness in our community about the emerging epidemic of poisoning.

Trends of Acute poisoning cases in a tertiary care hospital in Odisha, India: a prospective study