Poisonings with ADHD medication in children under the age of 5 years in Australia: a retrospective study, 2004-2019.

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2022)

ADHD medication use has increased, associated with an increased number of paediatric poisoning exposures. However, poisoning exposures per dispensed prescription has decreased. The majority of cases required hospitalisation, indicating the need for further poisoning prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
air pollution
working memory
young adults
emergency department
intensive care unit
healthcare