Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department (Behavioral Health CME) | Points & Pearls
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Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department (Behavioral Health CME)

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  • Evaluation of youth with suicidal ideation should include a detailed review of the presenting chief complaint, as well as identification of co-occurring conditions that require active emergency department (ED) management.
  • Thorough review of systems and subtle physical examination findings can help differentiate specific toxidromes or medical conditions that may mimic symptoms of depression.
  • Children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder who present with self-injurious behaviors require a careful history and physical examination, as these behaviors may represent a manifestation of pain.
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Authors

Ashley A. Foster, MD; Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH; Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS

Peer Reviewed By

Kathleen Berg, MD, FAAEM, FACEP; Genevieve Santillanes, MD, FACEP

Publication Date

March 1, 2024

CME Expiration Date

March 1, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Behavioral Health CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 38394334

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