Use of poisons information resources and satisfaction with electronic products by Victorian emergency department staff

Abstract

Objective: ED staff use a range of poisons information resources of varying type and quality. The present study aims to identify those resources utilised in the state of Victoria, Australia, and assess opinion of the most used electronic products. Methods: A previously validated self-administered survey was conducted in 15 EDs, with 10 questionnaires sent to each. The survey was then repeated following the provision of a 4-month period of access to Toxinz™, an Internet poisons information product novel to the region. The study was conducted from December 2010 to August 2011. Results: There were 117 (78%) and 48 (32%) responses received from the first and second surveys, respectively, a 55% o..