Temporal analysis of heart rate variability as a predictor of post traumatic stress disorder in road traffic accidents survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 790-796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Shaikh al arab ◽  
Laurence Guédon-Moreau ◽  
François Ducrocq ◽  
Sylvie Molenda ◽  
Stéphane Duhem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Temporal Analysis ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents following road traffic accidents

1998 ◽  
Vol 172 (5) ◽  
pp. 443-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. H. Mirza ◽  
B. R. Bhadrinath ◽  
Ian M. Goodyer ◽  
Carol Gilmour
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Post Traumatic

BackgroundPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a persistent and disabling psychiatric disorder. There is little systematic research into the psychiatric consequences of road traffic accidents (RTAs) in children and adolescents.MethodA consecutive sample of 8–16-year-olds attending an accident and emergency department following RTAs were screened for PTSD. Potential cases and their parent(s) were interviewed with semi-structured research instruments about six weeks and six months after the accident.ResultsFifty-three (45%) of the 119 subjects fell above PTSD cut-off on the Frederick's Reaction Index. Thirty-three (75%) of the 44 cases met DSM–IV criteria for PTSD. In half of these other psychiatric disorders were present, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. Being female, involvement in car accidents and pre-existing depression and anxiety were associated with developing PTSD. Seventeen per cent of the sample continued to be symptomatic six months after the accident.ConclusionsPTSD is a common consequence of RTAs. Liaison with accident and emergency departments would enhance the early detection and follow-up of children at risk of developing PTSD.

A Case of Delayed Post-traumatic Stress Disorder with ‘Organic Memories’ Accompanying Therapy

1993 ◽  
Vol 163 (6) ◽  
pp. 828-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Disaster ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Organic Memories

A case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a road traffic accident in which the onset of symptoms was delayed for 18 months until a widely reported major disaster occurred is described. A severe major depressive episode was precipitated, requiring treatment in its own right. During psychotherapy sessions, extreme emotions, heightened sensations, and ‘organic memories’ relating to the original accident were experienced.

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