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Top 10 toxic agents or classes most frequently causing exposure reported by the emergency departments during the last year (n = 18)
| Toxic agent | Mean score | Standard deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol |
7.6 |
2.1 |
| Bee sting |
6.9 |
2.7 |
| Organophosphate |
6.7 |
2.7 |
| Scorpion bite |
6.6 |
2.6 |
| Kerosen |
6.1 |
2.4 |
| Snake bite |
5.8 |
2.4 |
| Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
5.4 |
2.6 |
| Chlorine |
5.1 |
2.3 |
| Central Nervous System medications |
5.1 |
2.3 |
| Cardiovascular medications | 2.5 | 1.6 |
