Citation

Grover P, Kumar M. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2024; 42(1): 151-162.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.017

PMID

37977747

Abstract

Pediatric psychiatric emergencies account for 15% of emergency department visits and are on the rise. Psychiatric diagnoses in the pediatric population are difficult to make, due to their variable presentation, but early diagnosis and treatment improve clinical outcome. Medical reasons for the patient's presentation should be explored. Both physical and emotional safety must be ensured. A multidisciplinary approach, utilizing local primary care and psychiatric resources, is recommended.

Language: en

Keywords

Acutely violent pediatric patients; Child; Emergencies; Emergency department; Emergency Service, Hospital; Homicidal ideation; Humans; Mental Disorders; Pediatric emergencies; Suicide