McMurray, J.J. , Northridge, D.B., Abernathy, V.A. and Lawson, A.A.H. (1987) Trends in analgesic self-poisoning in West-Fife, 1971-1985. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 65(246), pp. 835-843. (PMID:3449888)
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Abstract
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.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McMurray, Professor John |
| Authors: | McMurray, J.J., Northridge, D.B., Abernathy, V.A., and Lawson, A.A.H. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
| Journal Name: | QJM: An International Journal of Medicine |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| ISSN: | 1460-2725 |
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