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BACKGROUND: Poisoning in the community is common and can occasionally result in serious outcomes, such as organ damage and death. Many cases of poisoning can be successfully managed in the primary care setting. OBJECTIVE: This article describes common calls the Queensland Poisons Information Centre (Qld PIC) receives from general practices and provides information on the management of poisoning in the community. DISCUSSION: Common calls to the Qld PIC from general practice include calls about exposure to paracetamol and household cleaning products, with ocular exposure to toxins common. Most cases of poisoning can be managed supportively. Decontamination, observation or antidote therapy may be required in some cases. Ocular exposure to poisons requires irrigation, examination and, occasionally, referral for specialist ophthalmological assessment. The PIC can help general practitioners (GPs) with risk assessment and management advice to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. GPs can contact the PIC on 13 11 26.
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Médicos Generales , Venenos , Humanos , Centros de Control de Intoxicaciones , Estudios Retrospectivos , Centros de InformaciónRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The Purdue Pegboard Test is a manual dexterity test that requires the manipulation of pegs, washers, and collars. Our population for this research study focused on the geriatric community owing to the lack of recent available normative data. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of this study was to provide updated normative data for hand therapists to use in clinical practice to determine if seniors have dexterity deficits. STUDY DESIGN: This is a cohort study. METHODS: This study was completed through a convenience sample which included 128 participants. Participants were stratified into three age groups (60-69, 70-79, and 80+). Participants were asked to complete the Purdue Pegboard Test. Mean scores were analyzed using an independent-sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance to compare the mean scores of each designated age group. RESULTS: A one-way analysis of variance reported statistically significant differences between the 3 age groups (F = 15.03, P < .00). The results supported that those individuals who were younger (60-69) scored better on the assessment than those aged 80+ years. There was not a statistically significant difference between PPT mean scores of males and females. DISCUSSION: Mean scores for the PPT for community-dwelling seniors were established. CONCLUSION: The findings from this study support that dexterity may decline with age, which can affect occupational performance over time.