Department of Forensic Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagamangala Taluk, India
Short Communication
Short Communication on Current Role of Poison Information Center and Poison Control Center
Author(s): A Vijay Kumar*, M Shivaramu and U Kumar
In biology, poisons are chemicals, which will cause death, injury, harm to organs, tissues, cells, and DNA, commonly
by chemical reactions or other molecular activities. Poison control centers’ major purpose has always been to enhance
poisoned patients' care and poison prevention. The requirement to complete this task necessitates the completion of
several responsibilities and duties. Developing countries have many centers that are multifunctional and offer a wide
range of toxicological information. However, the obstacles for poison control centers in underdeveloped nations
remain treatment knowledge, formal training, laboratory service accessibility, and antidote supply. PCs will continue
to play a significant part in the population's health protection in the future. .. View more»