Decontamination technique used in each group
| TECHNIQUE | 2001–2002 N (%) | 2001–2008 N (%) | 2009 N (%) | 2010 N(%) | 2011 N (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activated charcoal | 697 (94,8) | 159 (93,5) | 50 (98) | 39 (95,1) | 32 (96) | n.s. |
| Gastric lavage | 214 (29,1) | 48 (28,2) | 16 (31,4) | 12 (29,3) | 5 (14,7) | 0,08 |
| Ipecac syrup | 168 (22,8) | 3 (1,7) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0,0004 |