Increased risk of head injury in pediatric patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Areg GrigorianJeffry NahmiasMatthew DolichCristobal BarriosSebastian D SchublBrian SheehanMichael Lekawa

Published in: Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc (2019)

Pediatric ADHD patients have a 60% higher risk of being involved in a bicycle collision. ADHD patients that are involved in a bicycle collision are less likely to wear a helmet with a higher rate of TBI. Increased public awareness, education, and supervision may help reduce risk of bicycle collisions and TBI in this population.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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working memory
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
obstructive sleep apnea
quality improvement
severe traumatic brain injury
positive airway pressure