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agakhani N, nikoonejad A. EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRAMADOL POISONING IN URMIA. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2015; 12 (12) :1081-1087
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1- Assisstant professor ,Patient Research Center, Urmia University of Medical University, Urmia ,Iran
2- Infectious Diseases Ward, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical University, Urmia ,Iran (Corresponding Author) , nikoonejad.anikoo@gmail.com
2- Infectious Diseases Ward, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical University, Urmia ,Iran (Corresponding Author) , nikoonejad.anikoo@gmail.com
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Epidemiology of tramadol poisoning in Urmia
Aghakhani N [1] , Nikoonejad AR [2] *
Received: 19 Nov , 201 4 Accepted: 20 Jun , 201 5
Abstract
Background & Aim: Tramadol is an opioid analgesic drug that is used to reduce moderate to severe pain. By considering the side effect s of Diclofenac, its us age and associated toxicity have been increased recently . Determining the p revalence of tramadol toxicity can provide suitable information for managers in this field . T his research has been carried out based on by this purpose.
Materials & Methods: In this descriptive study which was conducted in Taleghani hospital, documents of all patients who referred the emergency ward with poisoning diagnosis were investigated during 1390.
Result: Prevalence of tramadol poisoning comparing to the other kinds of poisoning was 91.2% in men , and 65.5% in singles. Young people ( aged 18 to 28 ) had the highest consumption of 68%. 17.5% of patients have take n other tablets with tramadol, 38.1% of them had symptoms of a seizure. 61.9% of patients were hospitalized for less than two days.
Conclusion: B y considering high prevalence of poisoning of tramadol especially among young people and its side effects on physical and mental health, providing facilit ies to enhanc e people’ information and education by health care providers is necessary , and it is highly recommended.
Keywords: epidemiology, poisoning, tramadol
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[1] Assisstant professor ,Patient Research Center, Urmia University of Medical University, Urmia ,Iran
[2] Infectious Diseases Ward, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical University, Urmia ,Iran (Corresponding Author)
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