Citation

Koutek J, Lorenc J. Cesk. Pediatr. 2002; 57(4): 168-171.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Československá pediatrická spoločnosť, Publisher Prace Publishing)

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Abstract

The authors discuss the problem of suicidal behaviour of children and adolescents. They analyzed case-records of 127 patients hospitalized after attempted suicide at the Paediatric Psychiatric Clinic of the Second Medical Faculty Charles University and Motol Faculty Hospital in 1995-1999. They found that the most frequently used method of suicidal action was intoxication with medicaments - in 110 instances. A very frequently used preparation is paracetamol. The authors compare also the medication before and after the suicidal attempt. They reflect on possible prevention of suicidal attempts by intoxication with medicaments.

Language: sk

Keywords

Adolescent; Child; Intoxication with pharmaceuticals; Suicidal attempt