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ANNUAL REPORT
2008
QUEENSLAND
POISONS INFORMATION
CENTRE
13 11 26
Poisons Information Centre
Royal Children’s Hospital
Pharmacy Department
Level 1
Foundation Building
Herston Road
Herston QLD 4029
www.health.qld.gov.au/poisonsinformationcentre
Queensland Poisons Information Centre
Annual Report 2008
Table of Contents
Mission Statement....................................................................................... 3
Role and Philosophy ................................................................................... 3
Location ...................................................................................................... 3
Telephone Access....................................................................................... 3
Hours of Operation ...................................................................................... 3
Website ...................................................................................................... 3
Staffing ....................................................................................................... 4
Medical Consultants.................................................................................... 5
Research Activities and Publication Reviews ............................................... 5
Data Collection and Feedback..................................................................... 6
Poison Prevention Activities......................................................................... 6
Training for QPIC Staff ................................................................................ 6
Poisons Education by QPIC Staff................................................................. 6
Calls to the QPIC ........................................................................................ 7
Examples of Calls to the QPIC..................................................................... 7
Calls to QPIC per Year ................................................................................ 8
Calls Received per Month............................................................................ 9
Average Calls Received per Hour................................................................ 10
Call Types................................................................................................... 11
Exposure Types .......................................................................................... 12
Query Types ............................................................................................... 13
Handling of Calls......................................................................................... 14
Persons Calling the QPIC............................................................................ 15
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Patient Type................................................................................................ 16
Gender Type............................................................................................... 17
Route of Exposure of Poisonings................................................................. 18
Top 10 Poisons ........................................................................................... 19
Appendix: Queensland Poisons Information System Report ......................... 20
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Mission Statement
To maximise the health of the people of Queensland by providing timely,
appropriate information in poisoning or suspected poisoning situations and by
the promotion of poisoning prevention.
Role and Philosophy
The role of the Queensland Poisons Information Centre (QPIC) is to provide
the public and health professionals with prompt, up-to-date and appropriate
information, and advice to assist in the management of poisonings and
suspected poisonings. Members of the public may be given first aid
instructions, possible symptoms to watch for, advice on the need for medical
attention in poisonings, and general advice on poisoning’s prevention and
management. Unnecessary visits to medical facilities may be avoided in minor
accidental poisonings by the timely provision of advice and reassurance.
Health professionals are also given poisoning advice in the management of
poisoned patients.
Location
The Queensland Poisons Centre is located in the Pharmacy Department of
the Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane and has been in operation since 1973.
The QPIC employs a team of pharmacists specialising in toxicology to handle
poisoning calls.
Telephone Access
The Queensland Poisons Information Centre can be reached on 13 11 26.
This number is available Australia-wide for the cost of a local call (excluding
mobile phones). The QPIC receives calls from all over Queensland, northern
New South Wales, Papua New Guinea and surrounding areas.
Hours of Operation
The QPIC operates Monday to Friday (08:30 to 21:00), Saturday (08:30 to
19:00) and Sunday (08:30 to 17:00). Outside these times, calls are diverted to
the NSW Poisons Information Centre, which remains open on a 24-hour
basis. During 2008, the QPIC continued to work some overnight shifts to
assist the other Poisons Information Centres in taking calls from across other
Australian states.
Website
For more information, visit the Queensland Poisons Information website at
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/poisonsinformationcentre
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Staffing
Director
Hugh Miller B Sc Pharm, Grad Cert Man, Dip Hosp Pharm (Admin)
Manager
Carol Wylie B Pharm, Dip Hosp Clin Pharm
Specialists in Poisons Information
The QPIC is staffed by a total of 3.4 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of
specialists in poisons information. The following people were available to be
rostered on a part time basis as poison information specialists at the QPIC in
2008.
Jessica Bunker B Pharm
Sasanka Handunnetti B Pharm
Anita Champion B Pharm
Alicia Lorenz B Pharm
Michele Cree B Sci B Pharm Grad Genevieve Messina B Pharm
Dip Clin Pharm
Felicity Davis B Pharm
Lyn Robinson B Pharm Dip Hosp
Pharm
Danielle Dean B Pharm
Sonya Stacey B Pharm PGDip (Child
Health) PGCert (Health Mgmt)
Kimberly Graham B Pharm
Jenny Stubbs B Pharm
Meghan Fitzpatrick B Pharm
Michael Toon B Pharm
Nicolette Graham B Pharm, M Clin Kriss Yunker BSc (Hons) B Pharm
Pharm
Fiona Gregory B Pharm FSHP
Administration
Natalie Burnham
Consultants
Numerous external consultants from a variety of Queensland
organisations and government departments are available to the Poisons
Information Centre, for advice or direct referral. These consultants range from
the Queensland Museum and Queensland Herbarium staff, to the
Environmental Health and Workplace Health and Safety officers. These
departments and organisations continue to offer a valuable service to the
Poisons Information Centre
The Poisons Information Centre has access to a number of clinical
toxicologists. These clinicians are available on a 24 hour roster for direct
advice to a poisons centre specialist, or referral to a practitioner requiring
management advice in a poisoning.
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Medical Consultants
Medical Toxicology Consultants are provided to physician callers for unusual,
complicated or severe poisoning cases. Each day, coverage is provided for
both adult and paediatric poisonings. (This service is available 24 hours per
day).
Braitberg, George. MB BS FACEM
Buckley, Nick. MD FRACP
Chan, Betty. MB BS, FACEM, PhD
Daly, Frank. MB BS, FACEM
Downes, Michael. MB ChB FACEM
Dowsett, Robert. MB BS, FACEM
Graudins, Andis. MB BS, PhD, FACEM, FACMT
Gunja, Naren. MB BS, FACEM
Isbister, Geoffrey. B Sc, MB BS, FACEM
Jones, Alison. B Sc (Hons) Biochem, MD, FRCP, FRCPE, FiBIOL,
FRACP
Kerr, Fergus. MB BS, FACEM, MPH
Little, Mark. MB BS, FACEM, MPH&TM, DTM&H (Lon)
McCoubrie, David. MB BS, FACEM
Monaghan, Mark. MB BS, FACEM
Murray, Lindsay. MB BS, FACEM
White, Julian. MB BS, MD FACTM
Whyte, Ian. MB BS (Hon), FRACP, FRCPE
Fellows in Training
Alfred, Sam. MB BS, FACEM, Dip Tox
Armstrong, Jason. MB ChB FACEM
Page, Colin. MB BS, FACEM
Research Activities and Publication Reviews
•
•
•
Provided advice as a member the Clinical Advisory Panel for
13HEALTH
Reviewed poisoning sections of Australian Medicines Handbook - Drug
Choice Companion: Emergency and Primary Care, Third Edition, 2008
Reviewed Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Medicine Department
Guidelines for Poisonings, 2008
Data Collection and Feedback
•
Provided feedback to Therapeutic Goods Administration on
Therapeutic Goods Order Number 80: Children Resistant Packaging
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Poisons Prevention Activities
•
•
Produced ‘Preventing poisoning – tips and advice’ leaflet in conjunction
with Health Promotion Unit, Queensland Health April 2008
Reviewed poisonous plants section of QPIC Website
Training for QPIC Staff
•
•
•
•
Two staff attended:
Advanced course in Toxicological Emergencies
Organised as part of Critical Care Medicines Workshop 2008,
Queensland Health
25-26 July 2008 - Rockhampton
Two staff attended:
Toxicology workshop
Medical Education Solutions
October 2008 - Brisbane
Two staff attended:
All five New South Wales Poisons Centre meetings throughout the year
One staff member attended:
2008 Toxinology Course
Hosted by Sunshine Coast Health in conjunction with Australasian
Emergency Medicine (ACEM), Australian College of Remote and Rural
Medicine (ACRRM) and the Australian Venom Research Unit.
15-17 August 2008
Poisons Education by QPIC Staff
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Poisons Information Seminar presented to 2008 Ferny Grove High
School Students
10 March 2008
Poisoning and Toxicology lecture provided to Masters of Pharmacy
students from Griffith University
12 March 2008
Phone interview with ‘Extra’ on safety of consuming Aloe Vera Juice
7 April 2008
Phone interview with ‘ABC Longreach Radio’ on Child Resistant
Packaging
8 May 2008
Lecture on Poisons Information and Prevention to pharmacy assistants
and members of the public
Keperra, Brisbane
18 May 2008
Phone interview with ‘Radio Pictures’ on Human and Animal Exposures
to Cane Toads
21 July 2008
Phone interview with SBS on Hazards of Impaled Toys
3 October 2008
Poisoning and Toxicology lecture to Queensland Ambulance First Aid
Officers
Northgate, Brisbane
3 December 2008
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Calls to the QPIC
Poisons can be hazardous to adults and children. Even the mildest
chemicals can be poisonous to the person if the exposure is large enough.
The QPIC receives calls about many potential poisons including medications,
household products, workplace chemicals, animals and plants. Some
examples of calls to the centre are listed below.
Examples of Calls to the QPIC
Example 1
A concerned father rang the QPIC after he noticed that several rat bait
pellets were missing. The father suspected that his three year old son may
have eaten the pieces that were laid inside the garage. The poison centre
specialist reassured the father that in this quantity the substance was not
considered toxic and no treatment would be necessary. However he was told
to watch out for any delayed symptoms of unexplained nose bleeds, bleeding
gums or blood in the faeces. The father was instructed to take his son to the
GP if he experienced any of these symptoms.
Example 2
An eighteen month old toddler was found at the open dishwasher with
white detergent around her mouth and on her fingers. It appeared that the
child put her fingers into the powder container on the inside of the dishwasher
door. Her mother immediately rang the QPIC and stated that she didn’t know
how much her daughter may have consumed. The mother was advised to
wipe her daughter’s mouth and give a small drink of water. The poison centre
specialist questioned the mother about whether her child had any symptoms.
The toddler was crying and appeared to have a red mark on her lip which may
be a burn from the detergent. The mother was advised to take her child to the
hospital for immediate assessment.
Example 3
Mr J.F was unloading his van when he suddenly felt a sharp pain on his
arm. He told the staff at the QPIC he wasn’t sure what caused the pain, but he
suspected a bite from small green spider, which he saw in the van. The man
was told to wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold pack. He was
also advised that he could take analgesics and antihistamines for the pain and
swelling and that he should seek medical attention if his symptoms persisted
or if there were any signs of infection. The caller was also advised to seek
urgent medical attention if he showed any signs of an allergic reaction.
Example 4
A junior medical officer phoned the QPIC for management advice after
a young male adult presented to the emergency department in a small
regional hospital. The patient had intentionally overdosed on paracetamol,
diazepam, amitriptyline and ibuprofen. The poisons specialist conducted a risk
assessment and established that the dose of amitriptyline was in the life
threatening range. The doctor was immediately transferred to a consultant
toxicologist for expert management advice.
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Calls to QPIC per Year
• Consistent increase in the number of calls to the QPIC every year since
2000
Ca lls per Year
36000
34000
Number of Calls
32000
30000
28000
26000
24000
22000
20000
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Year
Calls to QPIC Per Year
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
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Number of Calls
24303
26470
26001
25978
27508
27803
28970
31441
33495
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Calls Received per Month
•
•
•
Most calls/month were answered in September/October, the least
number of calls/month were answered in July
More calls occur in summer compared to winter
Variation of 459 calls/month between the busiest and slowest times of
the year
Calls to QPIC Per Month in 2008
3100
3000
Number of Calls
2900
2800
2700
2600
2500
2400
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Calls to QPIC Per Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Number of Calls
2903
2688
2680
2682
2640
2709
2580
2754
3039
3030
2924
2866
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Average Calls Received Per Hour
•
Similar trend seen in the average number of calls for weekdays and
weekends
Most calls/hr received between 4-9pm
Least number of calls/hr received between 12-3pm
•
•
Average Number of Weekday Calls per Hour
Average Number of calls per Hour
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0.00
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
TIme of Day (24hr time)
Average Number of Weekend Calls per Hour
Average Number of Calls per Hour
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Time of Day (24hr time)
* The QPIC changed its closing time on Saturdays to 7pm (originally
5pm) on the 7 th of June 2008.
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Call Types
•
The majority of calls to the centre involve exposures
Call Types to QPIC
30000
Number of Calls
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Exposure
Query
Call Type
Exposure
Query
Wrong Number
Number Check
Complaints
Praise
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Wrong
Number
Number of Calls
28053
3917
1399
114
7
5
Number
Check
Complaints
Praise
(%)
83.75%
11.69%
4.18%
0.34%
0.02%
0.01%
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Exposure Types
•
Most exposures are classified as unintentional
Pregnancy/Breast
Feeding
0.50%
Occupational
1.53%
Environmental
0.12%
Poison Information
0.06%
Unknown
0.11%
Therapeutic Error
7.27%
Intentional
7.74%
Unintentional
82.67%
Exposure Types at the QPIC
Exposure Type
Unintentional
Intentional
Therapeutic Error
Occupational
Pregnancy/Breast Feeding
Environmental
Poison Information
Unknown
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Number of Calls
23164
2168
2038
428
140
34
18
35
(%)
82.67%
7.74%
7.27%
1.53%
0.50%
0.12%
0.06%
0.11%
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Query Types
• The majority of queries are drug and poison information calls
Query Types at the QPIC
Pregnancy/Breast
Feeding
7.4%
Drug
Information
48.2%
Poisons
Information
44.3%
Query Type
Drug Information
Poisons Information
Pregnancy/Breast
Feeding
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Number of Calls
1883
1731
(%)
48.23%
44.34%
290
7.43%
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Handling of Calls
•
•
Most callers are advised to watch for possible symptoms, while
remaining at home
Less than 14% of callers are given an immediate referral to a
doctor/hospital
Handling of Calls
Toxicologist contacted
Vet
First Aid
Management details
Referral to other agency
Reassurance
Refer to Dr/Hospital
Symptoms possible
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
14000
Number of Calls
Handling of Calls
Symptoms possible
Refer to Dr/Hospital
Reassurance
Referral to other agency
Management details*
First Aid
Vet
Toxicologist contacted
Number of Calls
13204
4391
4385
4099
3488
1323
709
354
(%)
41.32%
13.74%
13.72%
12.83%
10.92%
4.14%
2.22%
1.11%
*These patients are already at a GP surgery or a hospital. The QPIC provides
management details to health professionals.
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Persons Calling the QPIC
•
Most calls are from the general public; these calls can be from the
patient themselves, a friend/relative or a carer
Person Contacting the QPIC
Reporter/Media
9
Not recorded
108
Pharmacist
268
Vet
509
Ambulance
1065
Nursing
1619
Medical
2913
Lay
25847
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
Number of Calls
Persons calling the QPIC
Lay
Medical
Nursing
Ambulance
Vet
Pharmacist
Not recorded
Reporter/Media
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Number of Calls
25847
2913
1619
1065
509
268
108
9
(%)
79.93%
9.01%
5.01%
3.29%
1.57%
0.83%
0.33%
0.03%
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Patient Type
•
The majority of calls involved children
Patient Type
20000
17198
18000
16000
Number of Calls
14000
12000
11761
10000
8000
6000
4000
1510
2000
0
Adult
Patient Type Summary
Adult
Child
Animal
Child
Number of Calls
11761
17198
1510
Animal
(%)
38.60%
56.44%
4.96%
* Children include all people under the age of 18
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Gender of Patients
•
Numbers of males and females are not significantly different
Calls Based on Gender
Unknown,
2.2%
Male,
48.7%
Female,
49.2%
Gender
Male
Female
Unknown
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Number of Calls
11134
11252
494
(%)
48.7%
49.2%
2.2%
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Route of Exposure of Poisonings
•
•
The most common route of exposure is the oral route
Many poisonings involve more than one route of exposure eg. both
topical and eye
Poisonings per Route of Exposure
Not recorded
92
Route of Exposure
Injected
143
Bites/Stings
1299
Inhaled
1551
Eye
2086
Topical
2289
Oral
23905
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
Number of Calls
Route of Exposure
Oral
Topical
Eye
Inhaled
Bite/Sting
Injected
Not recorded
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Number of Calls
23905
2289
2086
1551
1299
143
92
(%)
76.22%
7.30%
6.65%
4.95%
4.14%
0.46%
0.29%
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Top 10 Poisons
•
Paracetamol has consistently been the number one poison over
several years
The four most common calls for poisonings are all medications
Many calls involve cleaning agents (refer to appendix), however bleach
is the only cleaning agent to be listed in the top ten poisons list
Although it is non toxic, silica gel is one of the substances generating
many calls
•
•
•
Top 10 Poisons
2000
1800
Number of Calls
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
Number
Poison
1
Paracetamol
Benzodiazepines (eg.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
diazepam, temazepam)
Ibuprofen
Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRI’s, eg.
sertraline, paroxetine)
Rodenticides: anticoagulant
long acting
Pyrethrin & Pyrethroid
pesticides
Silica Gel
Bleach
Spider bites (other than
Redback, Funnel webs)
Organophosphate pesticides
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Organophosphate
Spider bites
(other than
Redback,
Funnelwebs)
Bleach
Silica Gel
Pyrethrins &
Pyrethroids
Rodenticides
a'coag long acting
SSRIs
Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines
Paracetamol
0
Number of Calls
(%) of Calls
1758
5.25%
950
732
2.84%
2.19%
681
2.03%
673
2.01%
629
625
525
1.88%
1.87%
1.57%
449
405
1.34%
1.21%
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Appendix: Queensland Poisons Information System
Report
STATISTICS
Data Range: 01/01/2008 to 31/12/20008
Total Calls: 33,495
Animals/ Plants
Count
Animals other
Animal, other
Bat/flying fox
Bite: other/ unknown
Cane toads
Dog/cat
Leech
Lizard
Platypus
Snail/ slug ingestion
27
13
289
78
2
4
8
1
2
Snake
177
Total for Animals other
601
Insects
Ant
Bee
Caterpillar
Centipede
Fire Ant
Insect
Millipede
Mosquito
Scorpion
Tick
Wasp/ hornet
41
27
28
49
7
76
6
3
33
95
72
Total for Insects
437
Marine animals
Blue-ringed octopus
Catfish
Fish stings: other/ unknown
Jellyfish, bluebottle (physalia)
Jellyfish, chironex
Jellyfish, irukandji
Jellyfish: other/ unknown
Marine animal bite/ sting: other/ unknown
Stingray
Stonefish
Total for Marine Animals
1
23
28
10
2
4
5
23
10
14
120
Plants
Algae, other
Blue- green algae
Mushrooms, amanita
Mushrooms, chlorophyllum
Mushrooms: other/ unknown
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5
2
7
110
20
Plant: amarylidaceae other
Plant: Apricot (cyanogenic glycosides)
Plant: Asparagus fern
Plant: cactus
Plant: capsaicin
Plant: cardiac glycosides:other/ unknown
Plant: Chinaberry (Melia aziderach)
Plant: colchicine
Plant: Cyanogenic glycoside other
Plant: Daffodil
Plant: Datura (angel's trumpet)
Plant: dermatitis
Plant: Dieffenbachia
Plant: Duranta
Plant: Euphorbiacea
Plant: Frangipani
Plant: gastrointestinal irritants
Plant: grayanotoxins
Plant: identification
Plant: lantana
Plant: Mother- in-Laws tongue (oxalates)
Plant: non-toxic
Plant: Oleander (yellow), Cascabella
thevetia
Plant: Oleander, Nerium
Plant: other/ unknown
Plant: oxalate
Plant: Pelargonium
Plant: Philodendron
Plant: Poinsettia
Plant: poisonous (enquiries)
Plant: pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Plant: schefflera
Plant: solanine
Plant: stimulants
Plant: thorn injury
Plant: toxicodendrol
Total for Plants
7
1
5
11
22
3
1
2
13
1
7
57
8
65
30
20
30
2
13
8
2
115
18
12
290
91
1
4
4
30
2
2
32
2
6
6
1,048
Spiders
Funnel Web Spider
Redback spider
Spider other/ unknown
White-tailed spider
11
149
451
11
Total for Spiders
622
Veterinary medicines
Aquarium Products
Vet: Animal vaccines
Vet: Diethylcarbamazine
Vet: external medicines: other/ unknown
Vet: Fipronil (topical)
Vet: flea collar
Vet: Heart worm: other/ unknown
Vet: Imidacloprid (topical)
Vet: internal medicines: other/ unknown
Vet: Ivermectin & related agents
Vet: Organophosphate (top/ oral)
Vet: Pimobendan
Vet: Praziquantel
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26
13
77
20
4
17
50
135
41
23
6
29
21
Vet: Pyrantel
Vet: Pyrethrin (topical)
Vet: Tilmicosin
Vet: Topical infestation products: other/
unknown
31
48
1
42
Total for Veterinary medicines
Total for Animals/Plants
614
3,440
Chemical
8.43%
Count
Adhesives
Adhesive, glue, cement, paste: other/
unknown
138
Adhesives, cyanoacrylates
Adhesives, epoxy resins
Adhesives, model glues/ cements
Adhesives, non-toxic glues, pastes, etc.
166
28
3
14
Total for Adhesives
349
Alcohols/ Glycols
Alcohol, ethanol (beverage)
Alcohol, ethanol (non-beverage)
Alcohol, higher (butanol, propanol etc.)
Alcohol: other/ unknown
Ethylene glycol
Glycol ethers
Glycols: other/ unknown
Isopropanol
Methanol
Methylated spirits
propylene glycol
Total for Alcohols/ Glycols
400
79
6
11
44
14
2
49
24
121
1
751
Chemicals general
Borates (not insecticides)
Bromides
Capsaicin
Chemicals: other/ unknown
Cyanamide
Metabisulphite
Nitrates and nitrites
Phosphorous
Radioactive materials
Silicones
Sodium Chloride (salt)
Styrene
Sulphur Dioxide
Sulphur: other/ unknown
Tin compounds
Total for Chemicals general
7
3
21
192
1
3
10
3
4
45
10
11
4
15
1
330
Cleaning agents
Baby bottle cleaner
Bleach (hypochlorite based)
Bleach: (NaOH + hypochlorite)
Bleach: other/ unknown
Carpet cleaner
Carpet deodoriser
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165
267
95
24
9
22
Chlorine (see also pool chlorine)
Cleaner: acidic
Cleaner: alkaline
Cleaner: all purpose/ hard surface
Cleaner: ammonia based
Cleaner: floor
Cleaner: glass/ window
Cleaner: industrial - general
Cleaner: leather, vinyl, upholstery
Cleaner: limonene
Cleaner: other/ unknown
Dettol
Disinfectant, cationic detergent
Disinfectant, essential oil based
Disinfectant, other/ unknown
Disinfectant, phenolic
Drain cleaner - other/ unknown
Drain cleaner - sodium hydroxide based
Oven cleaner - other/ unknown
Oven cleaner - sodium hydroxide based
Phenol and other phenolics
Sodium Carbonate
Toilet bowl cleaner: powder, liquid
Toilet bowl rim block cleaner/ deodoriser
Toilet bowl rim liquid cleaner/ deodoriser
Toilet cistern cleaner/ deodorant
Vaporiser cleaning tablet
Total for Cleaning Agents
37
200
350
247
25
49
92
26
4
39
130
146
352
1
39
9
9
18
79
81
23
16
85
112
91
19
15
2,868
Corrosives
Acid: other/ unknown
Alkalis (not cleaners)
Ammonia (not cleaners)
Ammonium bifluoride
Battery Acid
Copper sulphate
Corrosives: other/ unknown
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrofluoric acid
Hydrogen peroxide (not for medical use)
ketone peroxide (inc. MEKP)
Potassium permanganate
Sodium Hydroxide
Total for Corrosives
101
22
24
3
48
28
21
77
24
3
5
37
55
448
Detergents
Detergent anionic/ non-ionic (not sink
washing up type)
245
Detergent, sink washing up
Dishwasher (auto) rinse agents
Dishwasher cleaner
Dishwasher deterg. liquid (auto)
Dishwasher deterg. powder/ granule (auto)
Dishwasher deterg. tablet (auto)
390
31
6
8
89
137
Total for Detergents
906
Fungicides
Carbamate fungicide
Copper fungicide
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17
4
23
Fungicide:other/ unknown (non-medical)
Total for Fungicides
21
42
Herbicides
Carbamate herbicide
Chlorophenoxy type herbicide
Glufosinate
Glyphosate
Herbicide: other/ unknown
Paraquat/ diquat
Triazine herbicide
Total for Herbicides
1
33
2
338
101
27
14
516
Hydrocarbons
Benzene
Diesel
Fabric protection (eg Scotchguard)
Formaldehyde/ formalin
Hydrocarbon: other/ unknown
Hydrocarbons, aromatic: other/ unknown
Hydrocarbons, halogenated
Kerosene
Lighter fluid
Methylene chloride (not paint strippers)
Mineral turpentine
Petrol
Solvent abuse
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Toluene diisocyanate
Xylene
Total for Hydrocarbons
5
32
1
36
261
29
9
53
1
4
215
224
3
2
28
6
27
936
Ketones
Acetone (not nail polish remover)
ketones: other
Total for Ketones
18
23
41
Pesticides & insecticides
2,4,5-T
2,4-D
Amitraz
Arsenic & Arsenicals
Bacillus thuringiensis (insecticide)
Biological insecticides other/ unknown
Borates & boric acid pesticides
Carbamate insecticides
Carbamate/ other pesticides combinations
Chlorinated h’carbon insecticides: other/
unknown
Chlorophenoxy/ Dicamba
Chloropicrin
Copper chrome arsenate (wood
preservative)
Creosote (wood preservative)
Dicamba
Endosulphan
Fipronil
Fumigants: other
Herbicide + Fertilizer
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1
18
20
25
2
2
135
47
18
10
26
2
28
14
47
4
53
3
6
24
Hydramethylnon
Imidacloprid
Insect growth regulators, other
MCPA
Metaldehyde
Methiocarb
Methyl Bromide
Organophoshate + other pesticide
combinations
Organophosphate
Pesticide: other/ unknown
Picloram
Piperonyl butoxide
Pyrethrins & Pyrethroids
Rotenone
Snail poison, other/ unknown
Total for Pesticides & insecticides
2
46
7
54
13
1
11
47
405
119
16
27
630
4
7
1,850
Pool chemicals
Pool chlorine
Pool products: acid
Pool products: other/ unknown
Pool test kits/ solutions
141
46
20
5
Total for Pool chemicals
212
Rodenticides
1080/monoflouroacetate
Rodenticides: a'coag long-acting
Rodenticides: a'coag short-acting
Rodenticides: other/ unknown
Strychnine
19
673
39
67
17
Total for Rodenticides
815
10,055
Total for Chemical
External medicines
24.64%
Count
Ear preparations
Ear ointment
Ear product other/ unknown
Ear drops
Total for Ear preparations
1
1
1
3
Eye preparations
Contact lens preparations
Eye drops: imidazoline based
Eye drops: other/ unknown
Eye ointment
Eye products: other/ unknown
Total for Eye preparations
9
4
28
1
1
43
Lotion, solution, powder,
ointment, cream
Acne preparations
Antibiotic, topical
Antifungal, topical
Antipruritics (calamine lotion etc.)
Antiseptic, top: iodine based
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12
20
102
18
18
25
Antiseptic, top: mercurochrome
Antiseptic, top: povidone- iodine based
Antiseptic,top: alcohol
Antiseptic,top: chlorhexidine
Antiseptic,top: other
Antiviral, topical
Baby oil
Chest rubs
Corticosteroid, topical
Cream/ Gel: methyl salicylate based
Hydrogen peroxide
Lice/ scabies preps: organophosphate based
Lice/ scabies preps: other
Lice/ scabies preps: pyrethrins based
Lice/scabies preps: essential oil based
Liniments: methyl salicylate based
Liniments: other
Lotions, creams, ointments: other/ unknown
Nappy rash products
Pinetarsol
Shampoo antidandruff: other/ unknown
Shampoo antidandruff: selenium based
Shampoo antidandruff: zinc pyrithione
Topical non-steroidal agents
Wart/ corn preps: other
Wart/ corn preps: salicylic acid based
Wart/corn preps: podophyllum based
1
24
175
38
27
1
73
59
66
16
49
50
17
17
18
49
25
49
266
9
7
8
13
14
1
14
9
Total for Lotion, solution, powder, ointment, cream
1,265
Miscellaneous external
medications
Topical preparations: other/ unknown
Topical: Fluorouracil
57
4
Total for Miscellaneous external medications
61
Mouth preparations
Mouth preparations: anaesthetic
3
1
12
5
62
3
5
7
17
Mouth preparations: anti- inflammatory
Mouth preparations: other
Mouth preparations: povidone- iodine
Teething gels
Throat lozenges- local anaesthetic
Throat lozenges- no local anaesthetic
Toothache drops: clove oil
Toothache drops: other
Total for Mouth preparations
115
Nasal/ Inhaled preparations
Nose drop/ spray: imidazoline based
Nose drop/ spray: steroid based
Nose drop/spray: other/ unknown
Vaporiser fluids and inhalants
23
3
9
193
228
Total for Nasal/ Inhaled preparations
Total for External medicines
QPIC Annual Report 2008
1,762
4.32%
26
Internal medicines
Abuse/ Recreational
Amphetamines and related drugs (abuse)
Amyl nitrite and other volatile nitrites
Cocaine
Ecstasy/ other hallucinogenic agents
Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and
related drugs
Heroin
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Marijuana
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Street Drugs, unknown
Total for Abuse/ Recreational
47
2
5
20
23
5
1
26
1
1
131
Alimentary system
5HT3 antagonists (eg ondansetron)
Antacids
Antiemetics: other
Antispasmodics: other
Atropine
Diphenoxylate/ atropine
Domperidone
Gastrointestinal preps: other/ unknown
Glycerol
H2 antagonists (eg cimetidine)
Hyoscine/ hyoscyamine
Ipecac
Laxatives: other
Laxatives: stimulant
Loperamide
Metoclopramide
Prochlorperazine
Propantheline
Proton pump inhibitors (eg omeprazole)
Sulfasalazine
Ulcer treatment: other
6
75
3
6
19
11
9
31
2
27
77
2
76
56
23
79
10
1
175
13
1
Total for Alimentary system
702
Analgesic: other/ unknown
Aspirin & other salicylates
Aspirin/ Codeine combinations
Ergot alkaloids
Ibuprofen + codeine
Methysergide
Naratriptan
Paracetamol
Paracetamol/ antihistamine combination
Paracetamol/ codeine 15mg combinations
Paracetamol/ codeine 30mg combinations
Paracetamol/ codeine 8-10mg combinations
Paracetamol/ codeine liquid preparation
Paracetamol/ codeine/ antihistamine
Paracetamol/ Dextropropoxyphene
Pizotifen
5
161
11
8
93
3
1
1758
12
37
168
135
22
107
27
18
Analgesics, other
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27
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan
Tramadol
Zolmitriptan
4
132
1
Total for Analgesics, other
2,703
Anti-infective agents
Aciclovir
Amoxycillin
Amoxycillin/clavulanic acid combinations
Amphotericin
Anthelmentics: other
Antibiotics: other/ unknown
Antimalarial drugs (other/ unknown)
not quinine): other/unknown
Antimicrobial: other/ unknown
Antiviral drugs: other/ unknown
Azithromycin
Benzylpenicillin
Cefaclor
Ceftriaxone
Cefuroxime
Cephalexin
Cephalosporins, other
Chloramphenicol
Chloroquine
Ciprofloxacin
Clarithromycin
Co-trimoxazole
Dapsone
Dicloxacillin
Doxycycline
Efavirenz
Enoxacin
Erythromycin
Famciclovir
Flucloxacillin
Fluconazole
Fusidic acid/ sodium fusidate
Gentamicin
Griseofulvin
Ivermectin & related agents
Ketoconazole
Lamivudine
Mebendazole
Metronidazole
Minocycline
Neomycin
Norfloxacin
Nystatin
Oseltamivir
Penicillins: other
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Piperacillin
Piperacillin/ tazobactim combinations
Pyrantel
Quinine
Ribavirin
Rifampicin
Roxithromycin
QPIC Annual Report 2008
7
213
65
2
3
33
1
3
2
2
1
37
2
1
113
2
25
1
15
17
12
1
7
47
2
1
45
4
14
8
1
2
2
34
10
1
33
45
9
1
7
5
1
17
17
1
1
91
21
4
4
60
28
Sulphonamides: other/ unknown
Terbinafine
Tetracyclines, other
Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid combinations
Tinidazole
Tobramycin
Trimethoprim
Valaciclovir
Total for Anti-infective Agents
9
7
2
3
1
2
30
8
1,115
Blood/ Blood forming
tissues
Anticoagulants: other/ unknown
Blood products: other/ unknown
Clopidogrel
Dipyridamole
Heparin
Iron (not multivitamins)
Tranexamic Acid
Warfarin
Total for Blood/ Blood forming tissues
5
2
35
8
4
58
4
83
199
Cardiovascular system
ACE II Inhibitors: other
ACE Inhibitor, other
Alpha blocker, other
Amiodarone
Amlodipine
Angina preps: other
Antihypertensives (not diuretics): other
Atenolol
Beta blockers: other
Bisoprolol
Calcium antagonists:other
Candesartan
Captopril
Cardiovascular drugs: other
Carvedilol
Clonidine
Digoxin
Diltiazem
Enalapril
Eprosarten
Felodipine
Flecainide
Fosinopril
Glyceryl trinitrate
Hydralazine
Irbesartan
Isosorbide mononitrate
Labetalol
Lercanidipine
Lignocaine
Lisinopril
Methyldopa
Metoprolol
Minoxidil
Nicorandil
Nifedipine
QPIC Annual Report 2008
7
11
1
1
36
1
4
50
4
7
2
27
2
2
12
40
33
12
1
4
6
5
6
11
8
63
20
5
9
28
7
9
54
5
10
13
29
Olmesartan
Perhexiline
Perindopril
Prazosin
Propranolol
Quinapril
Ramipril
Sotalol
Telmisartan
Trandolapril
Verapamil
5
2
82
12
40
3
29
17
18
2
18
Total for Cardiovascular system
744
CNS depressants
Acetazolamide
Alprazolam
Anaesthetics: inhalation
Anaesthetics: other/ unknown
Anaesthetics: topical/ local
Anticonvulsant other
Barbiturates
Bromazepam
Carbamazepine
Chloral hydrate
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Diazepam
Flunitrazepam
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Lithium
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Nitrazepam
Oxazepam
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin
Pregabalin
Sedative/ hypnotic: other/ unknown
Sulthiame
Temazepam
Tiagabine
Topiramate
Triazolam
Valproic acid
vigabatrin
Zolpidem
Zopiclone
Total for CNS depressants
3
142
3
3
13
2
23
8
180
3
5
63
364
3
18
84
43
58
11
5
41
111
9
57
9
8
3
204
5
49
1
269
9
71
28
1,908
CNS stimulants
Amitriptyline
Antidepressants: other/ unknown
Atomoxetine
Caffeine
Citalopram
Clomipramine
CNS stimulants: other/ unknown
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86
19
16
12
109
7
2
30
Dexamphetamine
Donepezil
Dothiepin
Doxepin
Duloxetine
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Galantamine
Imipramine
Methylphenidate
Mianserin
Mirtazapine
Moclobemide
Modafinal
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: other/
unknown
Nortriptyline
Paroxetine
Quetiapine
Reboxetine
Rivastigmine
Sertraline
SSRIs: other
Stimulants: other/ unknown
Trimipramine
Venlafaxine
Ziprasidone
Total for CNS stimulants
37
3
27
13
22
125
108
64
2
20
74
7
127
11
3
6
4
59
217
7
1
213
4
5
3
178
10
1,601
Hormones
Androgenic and anabolic agents
Antiandrogenic/ antioestrogenic agents:
other/ unknown
Cabergoline
Carbimazole
Clomiphene
Corticosteroid
Cyproterone
Hormones: other/ unknown
Letrozole
Melatonin
Oestrogens/ progestins (not oral
contraceptives)
Oral contraceptives
Oral contraceptives, emergency
Propylthiouracil
Raloxifene
Tamoxifen
Thyroid preps: other/ unknown
Thyroxine
Total for Hormones
3
3
4
11
2
217
5
25
1
16
28
395
1
3
1
8
5
163
891
Immunosuppressives
Azathioprine
Chemotherapy agents: other/ unknown
Cyclosporin
Immunomodifiers: other/ unknown
Mercaptopurine
Methotrexate
QPIC Annual Report 2008
4
15
3
5
2
26
31
Mycophenolate
Tacrolimus
3
3
Total for Immunosuppressives
61
Metabolism
Acarbose
Alendronate
Amino acid
Atorvastatin
Calcium salts
Diet aids - OTC
Electrolytes: other/ unknown
Ezetimibe
Fluoride
Folic Acid
Gemfibrozil
Glibenclamide
Gliclazide
Glimepiride
Glipizide
Hypoglycaemics, oral: other/ unknown
Insulin
Lipid lowering: other/ unknown
Metabolic agents: other/ unknown
Metformin
Orlistat
Phentermine
Pioglitazone
Potassium salts
Pravastatin
Risedronate
Rosiglitazone
Rosuvastatin
Sibutramine
Simvastatin
Vitamin A
Vitamin B group
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamins, compound - iron
Vitamins, compound - no iron
Vitamins: other/ unknown
Total for Metabolism
1
17
7
64
85
2
7
6
102
55
2
6
23
8
1
3
32
10
5
67
7
45
6
13
9
14
4
15
6
29
6
25
49
30
8
3
186
53
51
1,062
Miscellaneous internal
medicines
Acamprosate
Acetylcysteine
Acitretin
Antidotes
Antismoking products: nicotine
Antismoking products: other/ unknown
Artificial sweeteners
Bupropion
Disulfiram
Echinacea
Finasteride
Herbal/ homeopathic preparations
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2
6
2
6
27
2
2
19
2
9
4
289
32
Isotretinoin
Medication, unknown
Naltrexone
Radiographic agents
Sildenafil
Sodium Chloride 0.9%(saline)
St Johns Wort
Tadalafil
Tetrabenazine
Vaccines
Vardenafil
Varenicline
Total for Miscellaneous internal
medicines
7
98
8
1
10
3
8
3
2
39
3
30
582
Narcotic analgesics
Buprenorphine
Codeine
Dextropropoxyphene
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone
Pethidine
Total for Narcotic analgesics
30
95
9
12
1
14
36
91
3
291
Narcotic Antagonists
Naloxone
4
Total for Narcotic antagonists
4
Other CNS drugs
Amisulpride
Antiparkinsonian agents: other/ unknown
Antipsychotics: other/ unknown
Aripiprazole
Baclofen
Benzhexol
Benztropine
Betahistine
Botulinum toxin (Botox)
Chlorpromazine
Clozapine
Haloperidol
Levodopa/ benserazide combinations
Levodopa/ carbidopa combinations
Muscle relaxants: other/ unknown
Neuroleptics: other/ unknown
Olanzapine
Pericyazine
Prochlorperazine
Pyridostigmine
Risperidone
Thioridazine
Trifluoperazine
Zuclopenthixol
Total for Other CNS drugs
QPIC Annual Report 2008
12
5
7
19
31
5
31
5
4
72
23
23
15
10
2
1
159
23
22
1
146
3
4
2
625
33
Renal (genito-urinary
system)
Diuretics, potassium sparing
Diuretics: other/ unknown
Oxybutynin
Renal drugs: other/ unknown
Tamsulosin
Urinary alkalinisers
Total for Renal (genitor-urinary system)
17
84
13
1
2
2
119
Respiratory system
Zafirlukast
Adrenaline
Antihist./ decongest.+ aspirin
Antihist./ decongest.+ paracetamol
Antihist./decongest. + antitussive
Antihistamine other
Antihistamine/ decongestant
Antitussives: other/ unknown
Bromhexine
Caffeine
Cetirizine
Corticosteroid, inhaled
Cyproheptadine
Decongestant + antitussive
Decongestant + expectorant
Decongestant + paracetamol + antitussive
Decongestant + paracetamol + codeine
Desloratadine
Dexchlorpheniramine
Dextromethorphan
Dihydrocodeine
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Doxylamine
Eformoterol
Fexofenadine
Guaiphenisin
Ipratropium
Loratadine
Montelukast
Orciprenaline
Pheniramine
Phenylephrine
Pholcodine
Promethazine
Pseudoephedrine
Respiratory drugs: other/ unknown
Salbutamol
Salmeterol
Salmeterol + Corticosteroid
Sodium Cromoglycate
Terbutaline
Terfenadine
Theophylline
Tiotropium
Trimeprazine
Total for Respiratory system
QPIC Annual Report 2008
1
18
2
59
43
44
279
8
38
54
45
21
13
9
3
14
56
5
105
42
6
2
18
61
1
57
29
2
53
23
1
4
41
20
133
61
4
60
9
4
2
4
2
9
64
3
1,532
34
Rheumatoid disease & gout
adalimumab
Allopurinol
Celecoxib
Colchicine
Diclofenac
Glucosamine
Hydroxychloroquine
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Ketoprofen
Ketorolac
Leflunomide
Lumiracoxib
Mefenamic Acid
Meloxicam
Naproxen
NSAIDs: other/ unknown
Piroxicam
Probenecid
Sulindac
3
23
34
22
141
13
8
732
27
6
2
2
2
17
45
48
10
6
2
1
Total for Rheumatoid disease & gout
1,144
15,402
Total for Internal me dicines
37.74%
Other
Batteries
Battery, alkaline
Battery, disc/ button type
Battery, penlight/ dry cell
Total for Batteries
58
50
2
110
Car products
Brake fluid
Car products: other/ unknown
Radiator coolant/ Antifreeze: ethylene
glycol
Radiator coolant/ Antifreeze: other/
unknown
Transmission fluid
29
78
9
5
4
Total for Car products
125
Total for Chemical terrorism
0
Chemical Terrorism
Chemical Terrorism
0
Dental Products
Dental care products: other/ unknown
Denture cleaning -powder
Denture cleaning tablet
Mouthwash: ethanol containing
Mouthwash: non ethanol containing
Toothpaste with fluoride
Toothpaste without fluoride
Total for Dental products
4
5
13
27
51
43
1
144
Foreign bodies
Coins
Desicants: other/ unknown
QPIC Annual Report 2008
16
68
35
Faeces/ urine/ blood
Foreign body: other/ unknown
Glass
Nappy
Needlestick, unknown
Silica gel
Toys
Total for Foreign bodies
41
194
9
13
2
625
122
1,090
Gases & fumes
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Chlorine gas (mixing bleach & acid)
Cyanide
Gas, fume, vapour: other/ unknown
Helium
Hydrocarbon propellants (inc. CFCs)
Hydrogen sulfide
Lacrimators (mace spray, tear gas etc) (not
fumigants)
Metal fume fever
Methane and natural gas
Nitrous oxide
Phosphine
Polymer fume fever
Propane and other simple asphyxiants
Refrigeration gas
Smoke/toxic products of combustion
Total for Gases & fumes
4
16
30
20
126
2
53
4
1
18
4
2
10
2
16
24
25
357
Hair Products
Conditioner,hair
Hair care: other
Hair colours (not peroxide)
Hair colours (peroxide)
Hair gel, hair mousse
Hair rinses, perms
Hair spray
Shampoo (non- medicated)
Total for Hair products
12
57
41
51
13
2
18
80
274
Handyman/ Tradesman
Asbestos
Asphalt/ bitumen
Building/handyman products: other/
unknown
Caulking compounds and construction
putties
Cement
Concrete
Fertiliser: bead
Fertiliser: other/ unknown
Fibreglass
Fibreglass hardener: other/ unknown
Insulation material
Lime (Calcium Oxide)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
Oils: lubricating, engine, machine
PCB + PBB (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Plant rooting hormone (indole butyric acid
etc.)
QPIC Annual Report 2008
25
5
52
28
14
9
59
85
10
6
2
22
13
74
1
4
36
Plastic
Polystyrene
Rust remover: other/ unknown
Soil/ potting mix
Soldering flux
Water crystals, soil wetting agents
Wetting agents, garden
Total for Handyman/Tradesman
30
32
18
20
4
16
5
534
Laundry products
Detergent, laundry
Dry cleaning agent
Fabric softener
Ironing aid/ starch
Laundry products: other/ unknown
Nappy cleaner
Pre-wash stain remover
Total for Laundry products
229
4
20
20
75
68
90
506
Metals
Alum
Aluminium
Barium sulfate
Barium, soluble salts
Cadmium
Chromium salts
Copper
Heavy metal: other/ unknown
Iodine (non- medical)
Lead
Mercury (not thermometers)
Nickel
Rust (iron oxide)
Selenium
Silver
Zinc
Total for Metals
4
9
2
2
3
6
15
1
19
65
40
1
2
12
12
20
213
Misc enquiries
13 HEALTH referral
Abusive/ obscene call
Complaint
Disposal of chemicals/ medicines etc
Drink spiking
Drug Information (general)
First Aid, general
Leaflet/ Sticker/ Pamphlet
Legislation/ labelling
Poison Information/ Prevention
Praise
Speaker/ Presentation request
Tablet/capsule Identification
To be coded
Website enquiry/ comment
Total for Misc enquires
787
5
6
34
25
113
4
128
12
170
3
2
32
0
8
1,329
Nail products
Nail hardeners
Nail polish
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92
37
Nail polish remover: acetone
Nail polish remover: ethyl acetate
Nail polish remover: other/ unknown
Nail products: other/ unknown
Total for Nail products
55
36
23
39
253
Noxious food
Ciguatera
Fish poisoning (food, not envenomations)
Food additives
Food allergy
Food poisoning
Food products
Food recall/ food scare
Food spoilage
Pet food
Water (toxic/ contaminated)
Total for Noxious food
10
7
43
13
111
158
12
112
19
80
565
Oils
Camphor
Clove oil (not toothache drops)
Essential oil: other/ unknown
36
16
203
Eucalyptus oil
Fragrant oil/ pot pourri oil
Massage oils
Peppermint oil
Tea tree oil
175
53
6
14
48
Total for Oils
551
Other household agents
Air freshener - liquid
Air freshener - plug in
Air freshener - solid
Air freshener - spray
Candle/ Wax
Cigarettes and tobacco products
Cold/ Freezer pack
Dyes, fabric
Dyes, food
Dyes: other/ unknown
Fabric freshener
Fire extinguisher, BCF/ halon type
Fire extinguisher, dry powder type
Fire extinguisher, foam type
Fire extinguisher, other/ unknown
Fire starters
Fireworks
Fluorescent light bulb
Glowstick, cyalume
Household:other/ unknown
Incense/ aromatherapy
Insect coils, other/ unknown
Insect coils, pyrethrin based
Insect repellants -DEET based
Insect repellants: other/ unknown
Kitty litter
Matches
Meat absorption pad
Naphthalene
Paradichlorobenzene
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27
8
53
9
127
70
5
5
10
8
1
29
2
2
23
2
36
250
33
8
5
21
157
101
15
4
33
44
6
38
Thermometer - mercury
Thermometer: other/ unknown
Total for Other household agents
104
10
1,271
Paints & similar
Paint stripper, methylene chloride based
Paint stripper: other/unknown
Paint thinner (not mineral turpentine)
Paint, anti-algae
Paint, anti-corrosion
Paint, lead
Paint, oil-based
Paint, two pack
Paint, water-based (house)
Paint: other/ unknown
Varnishes and lacquers
Wood stains
Total for Paints & similar
11
10
47
3
3
12
33
13
47
107
6
9
301
Personal Hygiene
Aftershave
Anti-perspirants and deodorants
Baby wipes
Bath oil, bubble bath, bath preparations
Cleanser, skin
Cologne
Cosmetics: other/ unknown
Creams, lotions (non- medicinal)
Depilatories
Lipsticks and lip balms
Make-up
Perfume
Shaving Cream
Soap
Sunscreen/ suntan products
Talcum powder
Total for Personal hygiene
34
105
4
90
42
1
39
85
37
26
25
99
13
98
65
30
793
Polishes
Polish, car
Polish, floor (inc Waxes and sealers)
Polish, furniture
Polish, metal
Polish, shoe/boot
Polish: other/ unknown
Total for Polishes
8
1
14
14
8
1
46
Stationary, arts & crafts
Arts, craft, hobby, writing products: other/
unknown
Blu tac etc.
Chalk
Charcoal
Clay
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9
16
8
3
Correction Fluid
21
Crayon
14
Office supplies: miscellaneous
9
Paint, artist (non-water colour)
13
Paint, artist (water colour)
13
39
Paper/ cardboard
14
Pencil
17
Pens/ ink (inc. Stamp pad ink, textas)
160
Photographic chemicals
9
Photographic products: other/ unknown
2
Total for Stationary, arts & crafts
Total for Other
Total Poisons Involved
313
8,802
21.57%
39,461
*Some poisons result in exposures by more than one route. These receive a count for
each exposure route.
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