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PEM Currents – Agitation in Children – Episode 5: The Boarded ED Patient

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One study found that mental health ED visits for children increased by 8% annually with 13% of those children presenting again within 6 months. They identified that patients with psychotic disorders, disruptive or impulse control disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders were at higher risk for having revisits.

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Case Report: Acute Kratom Withdrawal

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In 2022, the National Poison Data system reported 1,278 cases involving kratom; about 45 percent of those cases required health care facility management. Am J Health Syst Pharm. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National Survey on Drug Use and Health. 2019;76(23):1915-1925.

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Employ a Trauma-Informed Approach to Care

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1 A significant number of patients present to the ED with concerns related to traumatic experiences. 1 A significant number of patients present to the ED with concerns related to traumatic experiences. These concerns may be a direct result of trauma (e.g., injuries following an assault), or an indirect result of trauma (e.g.,

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ToxCard: Radiation-Induced Skin Injury

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This may involve offering supportive counseling, referring to mental health services, and providing anxiolytics. Early intervention addressing both physical and mental health needs is essential to improving recovery and quality of life. What Is Radiation-induced Skin Injury?

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – March 2025

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In this collection you can find the study of Ali et al. Parents of children with chronic conditions have a high prevalence of mental health difficulties. Coscini et al. St Clair L, et al. J Paediatr Child Health. Larney C, et al. J Paediatr Child Health. Baldo F, et al. 2025 Feb 2.

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