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N Sanz Marcos1, V Arias Constantí, V Trenchs Sainz de la Maza
1Sección de Urgencias, Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario Sant Joan de Déu, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, España.
Pediatric emergency departments frequently see teenagers for acute ethanol intoxication. Most patients are moderately intoxicated, typically presenting on holiday nights, and rarely require hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Toxicology
- Adolescent Health
Context:
- Alcohol abuse is a common reason for pediatric emergency department visits.
- Acute ethanol intoxication presents a significant challenge in pediatric care.
Purpose:
- To characterize the demographic and clinical profile of pediatric patients presenting with acute ethanol intoxication.
- To identify patterns and risk factors associated with emergency department visits for alcohol intoxication in adolescents.
Summary:
- A 12-month study analyzed 104 patients (mean age 16.2 years) with acute ethanol intoxication.
- Most patients were seen on holiday nights, with moderate intoxication levels (mean blood ethanol 186.1 mg/dL).
- Hypothermia occurred in 7.5%, and three patients required hospital admission; no hypoglycemia was detected.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the typical profile of adolescent alcohol intoxication cases in emergency settings.
- Informs targeted prevention and intervention strategies for adolescent alcohol abuse.
- Highlights the need for emergency department preparedness for pediatric alcohol-related emergencies.
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