Citation

Desbarres C. Soins Pediatr. Pueric. 2014; 35(279): 43-46.

Vernacular Title

L'accueil aux urgences pédiatriques des enfants et adolescents après une tentative de suicide.

Affiliation

Urgences pédiatriques, Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, AP-HP, 149 rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France. Electronic address: caroline.desbarres@nck.aphp.fr.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Masson Editeur)

DOI

10.1016/j.spp.2014.05.010

PMID

26145563

Abstract

Paediatric emergency departments frequently admit children and teenagers who have attempted suicide. Cases vary depending on the child's age with however some common risk factors, notably acute alcohol abuse. It is essential that adapted procedures are followed as soon as these youngsters arrive in the emergency department in order to help them feel secure. Afterwards, specific and compassionate care is provided in order to prepare them for their hospitalisation and treatment.

Language: fr