Abstract | BACKGROUND: The Poisons Information Centre receives many inquiries about acute exposures to chemical products. Our aim was to characterise the frequency and severity of such exposures and to raise awareness of chemicals that rarely cause poisoning, but may lead to serious systemic toxicity even in small amounts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data were collected from inquiries to the Poisons Information Centre in the period 2004-2006 and from the Product Register on the use of selected chemicals. RESULTS: INTERPRETATION: Exposure to chemicals or chemical products is frequent, but rarely leads to severe poisonings. Data from inquiries to the Poisons Information Centre are representative of the chemical exposure conditions. It is important to have detailed product information readily available to assure correct treatment after exposure incidents.
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Authors | Jan Borgeraas, Ragnhild Lindqvist |
Journal | Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke
(Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen)
Vol. 128
Issue 8
Pg. 924-8
(Apr 17 2008)
ISSN: 0807-7096 [Electronic] Norway |
Vernacular Title | Henvendelser til Giftinformasjonen om akutte eksponeringer for kjemiske produkter. |
PMID | 18431415
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fossil Fuels
- Glycols
- Hazardous Substances
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Fossil Fuels
(poisoning)
- Glycols
(poisoning)
- Hazardous Substances
(poisoning)
- Household Products
(poisoning)
- Humans
- Infant
- Middle Aged
- Norway
(epidemiology)
- Occupational Exposure
(adverse effects)
- Poison Control Centers
(statistics & numerical data)
- Poisoning
(epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
- Registries
- Risk Factors
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