Evaluation of Renal Functions in Adolescent Suicide Attempts by Drug Overdose
Aim: To determine reasons for adolescent suicide attempts and to investigate renal functions in adolescents admitted to Emergency Service after a suicide attempt. Methods: A total of 148 cases were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Data were collected from hospital records and from “Emerg...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Haseki Tıp Bülteni |
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| Online Access: | http://www.hasekidergisi.com/article_4670/Evaluation-Of-Renal-Functions-In-Adolescent-Suicide-Attempts-By-Drug-Overdose |
| Summary: | Aim: To determine reasons for adolescent suicide attempts and to
investigate renal functions in adolescents admitted to Emergency
Service after a suicide attempt.
Methods: A total of 148 cases were enrolled in this cross-sectional
study. Data were collected from hospital records and from
“Emergency Services Suicide Attempts Data Form”. The variables of
the study were sociodemographic characteristics, reasons for suicidal
attempts, drugs used, medical procedures, and prognosis of the
patients. The descriptive findings are presented as the evaluation of
distributions. Chi-square and t-tests were used for analysis of
variables.
Results: The mean age of 148 adolescents was 16.7 years.
84.3% of subjects were female. Adolescent suicides were
common in subjects older than 15 years of age. Suicides in
January and July were more frequent than in the other months.
The time interval between poisoning and admission to hospital
was 0-3 hours. The leading cause of suicidal attempts was family
problems (33.8%). Antidepressants were the most commonly
used drugs in suicide attempts. Although, some ion disturbances
were detected in some patients, renal failure or renal dysfunction
was not observed in any subject.
Conclusion: Family problems were the most significant risk factor
for adolescent suicide. Immediate transportation to emergency
services and early treatment were important for the prevention of
multiorgan deficiency and renal failure. (The Me di cal Bul le tin of
Ha se ki 2012; 50: 96 -100) |
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| ISSN: | 1302-0072 2147-2688 |