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Medicaments in Suicidal Action of Children and Adolescenta


Authors: J. Koutek;  J. Lorenc
Authors‘ workplace: Dětská psychiatrická klinika 2. LF UK, FN v Motole, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. M. Hrdlička, CSc. Denní psychoterapeutické sanatorium Nad Ondřejovem, Praha, vedoucí lékař MUDr. M. Jarolímek
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2002; (4): 168-171.
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Overview

The authors discuss the problem of suicidal behaviour of children and adolescenta. They analyzed tase-records of 127 patients hospitalized after attempted suicide at the Paediatric Psychiatric Clinic of the 5econd Medical Faculty Charles University and Motol Faculty Hospital in 1995 -1999. They found that the most frequently used method of suicidal action was intoxication with medikamenty - in 110 instances. A very frequently used preparation is paracetamol. The authors compare also the medication before and after the suicidal attempt. They reflect on possible prevention of suicidal attemps by intoxication with medikamenty.

Key words:
suicidal attempt, child, adolescent, intoxication with pharmaceuticals

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Neonatology Paediatrics General practitioner for children and adolescents
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