Estudio de aspectos clínicos y forenses por intoxicaciones en el sitio Miraflores del cantón Santa Rosa

Abstract

The present investigation addresses key aspects related to toxicology in Ecuador applied to residents of Sito Miraflores in Santa Rosa Canton, including etiology, clinical manifestations and forensic procedures in cases of poisoning. A mixed non-experimental approach is employed, combining quantitative and descriptive methods whose objective is to evaluate the clinical and forensic aspects of intoxications through the application of surveys, case analysis and the collection of information from high-end articles for an analysis of the relationship with associated factors. The results reveal a variety in age and occupation being mostly farmers with 52%, as well as a relationship between educational level and knowledge about the dangers of poisoning since 60% of the population with the highest level of education is primary school. Accidental poisonings, especially by pesticides, are predominant, with symptoms such as nausea and migraines, and seeking medical attention after exposure is common. At the national and international level, challenges related to the use of toxic substances are identified, highlighting the importance of preventive measures and effective regulations. The Patricia Stallings poisoning case was analyzed, highlighting the importance of accurate forensic analysis and understanding of genetic diseases to avoid errors in the forensic expertise process. We conclude that the population under study lives in a rural area where most of the workers are farmers, presenting occupational pesticide poisoning due to the lack and misuse of personal protective equipment. The data on national and international poisonings presented different etiologies of poisoning, but pesticides are present in the two international countries under study. Finally, the forensic aspects of the analysis of the case of Patricia S. for poisoning showed the important role of forensic chemists, who must be constantly updated to avoid erroneous results and efficiently fulfill the role of assisting in the administration of justice. The recommendations for the population affected by occupational poisoning are training in the field of occupational safety and for the forensic experts the constant updating according to scientific-technological advances.