Poisoning

It is a physiological state that include psychological alteration of consciousness induced by ingestion of ethanol (alcohol), methanol.

Mercury in any form is poisonous. Poisoning can result from mercury vapour inhalation, mercury injection and absorption of mercury through the skin

Lead is a heavy metal, ubiquitous in our environment that has no physiologic role in biological systems.

Opiate intoxication can occur any time from birth (Delivery/ maternal opiod usage) to terminal care.

Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of burning organic compounds, and may of its exposure occur in private residences.

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Salicylates Poisoning is a medical emergency. Intentional ingestion or accidental overdose can cause severe metabolic derangements making treatment difficult. Co-ingestion of other medications can further complicate management.

Paracetamol (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol) is a common antipyretic and analgesic, that is used worldwide.

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Petroleum Compounds Poisons examples includes kerosene, turpentine substitutes and petrol

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Poison is any substance (liquid, solid, gas), that is harmful to the body, when ingested, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin. It is estimated that about 7 in 100,000 people in Tanzania die due to unintentional poisoning.
Pesticides were important cause of poisoning in the east Africa region followed by snake bites. Otherwise, poisoning is under-reported and data are very scarce in Tanzania.