| Trends in analgesic self-poisoning in West-Fife, 1971-1985. | |
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PMID: 3449888 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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All admissions for analgesic self-poisoning to a district poisons unit over a 15-year period have been reviewed. During this time overdose with analgesic drugs increased to represent almost half of all admissions for self-poisoning. The types of analgesics taken in overdose also changed significantly during the period of this review. Aspirin and Distalgesic poisoning declined in incidence and more cases of self-poisoning by paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents were seen. The impact of these changes on the medical management and outcome of deliberate self-poisoning is analysed. The reasons behind the trends described in this paper are assessed and their implications for future prevention and treatment are discussed. |
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Authors:
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J J McMurray; D B Northridge; V A Abernethy; A A Lawson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Quarterly journal of medicine Volume: 65 ISSN: 0033-5622 ISO Abbreviation: Q. J. Med. Publication Date: 1987 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-06-20 Completed Date: 1988-06-20 Revised Date: 2009-10-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401027 Medline TA: Q J Med Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 835-43 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Acute Medical Unit, Milesmark Hospital, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acetaminophen
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poisoning Adult Alcohol Drinking Analgesics / poisoning* Dextropropoxyphene / poisoning Drug Combinations / poisoning Female Humans Male Mefenamic Acid / poisoning Scotland Suicide, Attempted* / epidemiology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Analgesics; 0/Drug Combinations; 103-90-2/Acetaminophen; 39400-85-6/acetaminophen, dextropropoxyphene, drug combination; 469-62-5/Dextropropoxyphene; 61-68-7/Mefenamic Acid |
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