Volume :

2

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Aim: To assess and evaluate the type of electrolyte abnormality in poisonings. Methodology: After permission from ethical committee the present study was conducted in 50 adults patient, of either sex aged 14- 70 years with history of consumption of poisonous compounds between the periods of Jan 2013 to June 2014. Patient who consume the following compounds will be taken for this study are Organophosphorus poisoning, Organochlorine poisoning, Oleander poisoning, Dhatura poisoning, Aluminum and zinc phosphide poisoning. Age less than 14 years, Corrosive poisoning, Patients with pre-existing cardiac disorder, renal disorder, uncontrolled hypertension, endocrine disorders, established hematological disorder are excluded from the study. Results: 76% of study patients were survived and 24% of the study patients were expired. Out of 24% who were expired, 16% death were due nature of poison consumed. Remaining 8% deaths were due to electrolyte abnormalities. Serumelectrolyteswerenormalinmostofthepatient.Hypokalemiafollowed by hypernatremia was most common electrolyte derangements in the study. Mortality rate was more in elderly group. Conclusion: At admission 16% of patients had hyponatremia, 54% of patients had normal serum sodium level and 30% of patients had hypernatremia. At admission 8% of patients had Hypokalemia, 60% of patients had normal potassium and 32% of patients had hyperkalemia. Mortality rate was more in elderly group.