Typologie des intoxications aiguës observées au CHU Pôle pédiatrique « Bouattoura Derradji » (CHU de Sétif).

Abstract

Acute intoxications represent a major public health problem, frequently leading to emergency room consultations and admissions to pediatric intensive care units. The present retrospective study, conducted over a five-year period (from January 2020 to May 2025), aimed to establish the epidemiological and prognostic profile of these intoxications admitted to the "Bouattoura Derradji" pediatric pole of Sétif University Hospital Center (CHU de Sétif). Analysis of patient registers and files identified a total of 347 cases of intoxications of all etiologies combined. The collected data reveal a male predominance (62.82% of cases) and a majority of patients residing in urban areas (34.58%). The age groups most affected are 1-4 years, followed by 5-10 years. The most frequently implicated substances are medications (52.73%), followed by carbon monoxide (14.40%). Consequently, increased public awareness and rigorous regulation of the sale of potentially toxic products are imperative to significantly improve the prevention of this serious problem.