Table 2 Comparison between studied cases according to mode of poisoning
Variables | Unintentional N = 94 | Suicidal N = 14 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | |||
≤ 6 years (n = 46) | 46 (48.9%) | 0 (0%) | < 0.001 |
> 6 - < 12 years(n = 27) | 27 (28.7%) | 0 (0%) | |
≥ 12 years(n = 35) | 21 (22.4%) | 14 (100%) | |
Sex | |||
Males (n = 43) | 41(43.6%) | 2 (14. 3%) | < 0.05 |
Females (n = 65) | 53 (56.4%) | 12 (85.7%) | |
Residence | |||
Urban (n = 35) | 29 (30.9%) | 6 (42.9%) | NS |
Rural (n = 73) | 65 (69. 1%) | 8 (57. 1%) | |
Need for mechanical ventilation | 10 (10.6%) | 4 (28.6%) | NS |
Duration of hospital stay (days) | 3.24 ± 1.59 | 5.35 ± 1.73 | < 0.01 |
Mortality | 4 (4. 3%) | 2 (14. 3%) | NS |