Characteristics of Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Prehospital Setting.

Julia H WnorowskaVishal NaikSriram RamgopalKenshata WatkinsJennifer A Hoffmann

Published in: Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2023)

Among pediatric prehospital behavioral health EMS encounters, the use of sedative medications and physical restraint varies by demographic, clinical, and EMS-system characteristics. Regional variation suggests opportunities may be available to standardize documentation and care practices during pediatric behavioral health EMS encounters.

Keyphrases

healthcare
emergency medical
public health
mental health
cardiac arrest
health information
primary care
physical activity
palliative care
risk assessment
human health
quality improvement
climate change
young adults