170 Opioid Prescribing Varies Markedly Between Pediatric and General Emergency Departments for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With and Without Fracture

Objective: No studies using national data have evaluated changes in nonfatal dog bite injuries among children, adolescents, and young adults during the past 2 decades. We examined estimates of annual nonfatal dog bite injuries among persons aged 0-19 treated in US emergency departments (EDs) from 2001 through 2017. Methods: We examined data from the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System to compare estimates of the annual rates of nonfatal dog bite injuries in EDs among all persons aged 0-19, by age group (0-4, 5-9, 10-14, and 15-19), and by sex. We determined significance by comparing 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and we standardized rate calculations to the year 2000 population. Results: During 2001-2017, an estimated 2 406 109 (95% CI, 2 102 643-2 709 573) persons aged 0-19 were treated in EDs for nonfatal dog bite injuries (age-adjusted rate of 173.1 per 100 000 persons aged 0-19). The estimated number of nonfatal dog bite injuries declined significantly, from 181 090 (95% CI, 158 315-203 864) in 2001 to 118 800 (95% CI, 97 933-139 667) in 2017. The highest rate was among children aged 5-9. Male children, adolescents, and young adults were significantly more likely than female children, adolescents, and young adults to be treated in the ED for nonfatal dog bite injuries, driven by male–female differences in children and adolescents aged 5-14. Conclusions: Although the estimated number of nonfatal dog bite injuries among persons aged 0-19 declined significantly in the past 2 decades, additional regulatory and educational efforts specific to age and sex may lead to further reductions in nonfatal dog bite injuries.

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An overview of injuries to adolescents and young adults related to substance use: data from Canadian emergency departments

CJEM ◽

10.1017/s1481803500011374 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 11 (04) ◽

pp. 330-336 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Sarah Lea ◽

Karen Black ◽

Mark Asbridge

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Emergency Departments ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Premature Mortality ◽

Significant Risk Factor ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Related Factors ◽

Canadian Youth ◽

Outcome Differences ◽

Injury Reporting

ABSTRACTObjective:Alcohol is a significant risk factor for injury, and is one of the leading causes of death, disability and premature mortality among young Canadians. This paper provides an overview of alcohol-related injury among adolescents and young adults presenting to Canadian emergency departments (EDs).Methods:We reviewed records from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program database during the 4-year period between 2000 and 2003. We included individuals younger than 25 years who presented to EDs in 11 pediatric and general hospitals with injuries for which alcohol, either alone or in conjunction with drugs, was recorded as a contributing factor. We examined key socio-demographic and injury-related factors associated with alcohol and drug-related injuries, including intent and disposition.Results:Alcohol was identified as a factor in 2389 injuries during this 4-year period; 408 (17%) of these cases also involved drug use. Approximately 55% of these patients were male and the majority was between 15 and 19 years of age. Unintentional injuries were the most common presentation, self-harm injuries were more common among female patients and violence-related injuries were more common among male patients. Most patients received treatment for their injuries. However, as age increased, outcome differences were observed between sexes.Conclusion:Alcohol-related injuries are increasing among Canadian youth. These findings highlight the importance of obtaining thorough drug and alcohol histories and measurement, when appropriate, for adolescents and young adults presenting to EDs with injuries.

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Association of age and opioid use for adolescents and young adults in community emergency departments

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ajem.2018.10.021 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (8) ◽

pp. 1397-1403 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Patrick J. Van Winkle ◽

Ali Ghobadi ◽

Qiaoling Chen ◽

Michael Menchine ◽

Adam L. Sharp

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Emergency Departments ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Opioid Use

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Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders and Alcohol-Related Injury Among Adolescents and Young Adults Treated in Emergency Departments

Journal of Dual Diagnosis ◽

10.1300/j374v02n01_04 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 27-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Thomas M. Kelly ◽

Tammy Chung ◽

John E. Donovan ◽

Oscar G. Bukstein ◽

Jack R. Cornelius ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Emergency Departments ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders

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Trends in Opioid Prescribing for Adolescents and Young Adults in Ambulatory Care Settings

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.2018-1578 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 143 (6) ◽

pp. e20181578 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Joel D. Hudgins ◽

John J. Porter ◽

Michael C. Monuteaux ◽

Florence T. Bourgeois

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Ambulatory Care ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Opioid Prescribing

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Water polo-related injuries among adolescents and young adults treated at emergency departments

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2020-0118 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Mathias B. Forrester

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Emergency Departments ◽

Surveillance System ◽

Body Part ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Contact Sport ◽

Injury Surveillance System ◽

Water Polo ◽

Acute Injuries

AbstractObjectivesWater polo is a physically demanding contact sport involving swimming, overhead throwing, and wrestling/defending that can result in acute injuries. The objective of this study was to characterize water polo-related injuries among adolescents and young adults treated at United States (US) emergency departments (EDs).MethodsCases were water polo-related injuries among patients age 13–25 years reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) during 2000–2019. The distribution of the national injury estimates was determined for selected variables.ResultsA total of 418 water polo-related injuries among patients age 13–25 years treated at US EDs during 2000–2019 were identified, resulting in a national estimate of 15,426 injuries. The patient was age 13–18 years in 73.5% of the injuries, 19–22 years in 20.5%, and 23–25 years in 6.0%; 62.1% of the patients were male and 37.9% female. The injury occurred at a place of recreation or sports in 63.4% of the injuries and a school in 21.4%. The most common diagnoses were a laceration (19.4%), strain or sprain (17.8%), contusion or abrasion (17.6%), or fracture (13.0%). The affected body part was 53.6% head and neck, 31.1% upper extremity, 8.0% trunk, 6.5% lower extremity, and 0.7% other/unknown. The patient was treated, released, or transferred in 98.3% of the injuries.ConclusionThe majority of patients were adolescents and male. Most of the injuries occurred at a place of recreation or sports or school. The most commonly reported injuries were laceration and strain or sprain and most often affected the head and neck.

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The Relationship Between Narcissism and Personality Traits of the Five-Factor-Model in Adolescents and Young Adults

Zeitschrift für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie ◽

10.1024/1422-4917/a000588 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (6) ◽

pp. 516-522 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marc Allroggen ◽

Peter Rehmann ◽

Eva Schürch ◽

Carolyn C. Morf ◽

Michael Kölch

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Five Factor Model ◽

Self Report ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Personality Factors ◽

Big Five Personality ◽

Grandiose Narcissism ◽

Vulnerable Narcissism ◽

The Relationship

Abstract.Narcissism is seen as a multidimensional construct that consists of two manifestations: grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. In order to define these two manifestations, their relationship to personality factors has increasingly become of interest. However, so far no studies have considered the relationship between different phenotypes of narcissism and personality factors in adolescents. Method: In a cross-sectional study, we examine a group of adolescents (n = 98; average age 16.77 years; 23.5 % female) with regard to the relationship between Big Five personality factors and pathological narcissism using self-report instruments. This group is compared to a group of young adults (n = 38; average age 19.69 years; 25.6 % female). Results: Grandiose narcissism is primarily related to low Agreeableness and Extraversion, vulnerable narcissism to Neuroticism. We do not find differences between adolescents and young adults concerning the relationship between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism and personality traits. Discussion: Vulnerable and grandiose narcissism can be well differentiated in adolescents, and the pattern does not show substantial differences compared to young adults.

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