Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & pediatric burn injury: A preliminary retrospective study

Christopher R. Thomas; Mohammed Ayoub; Laura Rosenberg; Rhonda S. Robert; Walter J. Meyer

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2003.10.013

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder & pediatric burn injury: A preliminary retrospective study

Christopher R. Thomas, Mohammed Ayoub, Laura Rosenberg, Rhonda S. Robert, Walter J. Meyer

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been described as a preexisting psychiatric disorder for patients with burns that may have contributed significantly to their injury. The authors are not aware of any studies that have specifically looked at ADHD in burn patients and its role in the injury. A retrospective chart review of all youth that were admitted to a burn care unit over the past 20 years and diagnosed with ADHD on admission was conducted to describe the occurrence and features of their injury. In the 39 patients identified as having ADHD, impulsive behavior contributed to burn injury in 21 cases (54%) and possibly four additional cases. In addition, nine of the 21 cases were not on prescribed stimulant medication on the day of burn injury. The presence of ADHD is important to consider with respect to risk and potential prevention of pediatric burn injury.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	221-223
Number of pages	3
Journal	Burns
Volume	30
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2003.10.013
State	Published - May 2004

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Burn injury
Firesetting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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