Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Claudio Pistorelli
Italy
Research Article
Non-traumatic Haemorrhagic Adverse Events: A Cross-sectional Study in Emergency Departments
Author(s): Lara Magro, Giovanna Stoppa, Mauro Venegoni, Claudio Pistorelli, Giorgio Ricci, Ugo Moretti, Chiara Bovo and Roberto LeoneLara Magro, Giovanna Stoppa, Mauro Venegoni, Claudio Pistorelli, Giorgio Ricci, Ugo Moretti, Chiara Bovo and Roberto Leone
Objectives: The aims of this cross-sectional study were to describe the incidence of haemorrhages and adverse drug events related to different classes of drugs as cause of emergency department admission.
Methods: Adult patients (≥ 18 years) visiting two emergency departments of the University Hospital in Verona (Italy) over a twelve-month period in 2015-2016 were included. The study takes into consideration non-traumatic haemorrhages defined through an International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9 CM) diagnosis code and classified into five groups (cerebral haemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, epistaxis, haematuria and other haemorrhages). Demographic data, clinical data and outcome of hospitalization were extrapolated from computerized medical records. Drugs were grouped into six categories and linked to the p.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0495.1000377