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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedWnorowska JH, Naik V, Ramgopal S
Characteristics of pediatric behavioral health emergencies in the prehospital setting.
This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to characterize pediatric behavioral health encounters in the United States and assess factors associated with sedative medication administration and physical restraint use. Analyzing data from 2019 to 2020, among 2,740,271 pediatric EMS encounters, 11.3% were for behavioral health. Sedatives were used in 2.2% and restraints in 3.0% of these encounters. Factors influencing medication and restraint use included age, disabilities, geographic region, and EMS system type.
AHRQ-funded; HS026385.
Citation: Wnorowska JH, Naik V, Ramgopal S .
Characteristics of pediatric behavioral health emergencies in the prehospital setting.
Acad Emerg Med 2024 Feb; 31(2):129-39. doi: 10.1111/acem.14833.
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)