Main poisoning agents associated with length of hospital stay greater than two days, childhood poisoning (<5 years age), Victoria, 1987–88 to 1994–95
| E code | Agent | Frequency | % of all longer* admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Length of stay >2 days. | |||
| 853.2 | Benzodiazepine based tranquillisers | 14 | 8.7 |
| 855.0 | Anticonvulsant, antiparkinsonism drugs | 12 | 7.5 |
| 850.4 | Aromatic analgesics | 10 | 6.2 |
| 853.0 | Phenothiazine based tranquillisers | 10 | 6.2 |
| 853.1 | Butyrophenone based tranquillisers | 7 | 4.3 |
| 854.0 | Antidepressants | 6 | 3.7 |
| 858.3 | Cardiovascular system agents | 6 | 3.7 |
| 858.7 | Skin and mucous membrane, ear, nose, throat and dental drugs | 6 | 3.7 |