J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol.  2017 Dec;15(2):116-121. 10.22537/jksct.2017.15.2.116.

Changes of Poison Data Characteristics Collected from Telephone Response in 1339 and 119: Discrepancy in Characteristics of Post-toxin Exposure Data Obtained through Telephone Counselling Provided by 1339 and 119

• Park KH
• Park JS
• Lee SW
• Kim SJ
• Han KS
• Lee EJ

• KMID: 2402616
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22537/jksct.2017.15.2.116

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to compare the toxicologic profiles and outcome of poisoned patients by comparing the data obtained through telephone counselling, each provided by emergency medical information center (1339) and emergency dispatch center (119).
METHODS
We analyzed the telephone-based poison exposure data before and after Seoul 1339 merged to 119. We compared the Seoul 1339 call response data in 2008 with Seoul and Busan 119 call response data between 2014 and 2016. We analyzed the changes in the trend and quality of data obtained, as well as the quality of service provided by each center before and after this reallocation, by comparing the data each obtained through telephone counselling.
RESULTS
The data was collected for a total of 2260 toxin exposure related calls made to Seoul 1339 in 2009, and 1657 calls to 119 in Seoul and Busan between 2014 and 2016. Significant difference was observed for age, sex, and reason for exposure to toxic substance between the two groups.
CONCLUSION
After the integration of 1339 with 119, 119 focused on role of field dispatch and hospital transfer, lacking the consulting on drug poisoning. Moreover, data on exposure to toxic substances at the pre-hospital stage indicate that drug information and counseling are missing or unknown. In addition, first aid or follow-up instructions are not provided. Thus, systematic approach and management are required.

Keyword

119; 1339; Database; Poisoning

MeSH Terms

Busan
Counseling
Emergencies
First Aid
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Information Centers
Poisoning
Seoul
Telephone*