• M-A Podlipski, A-C Peuch, V Belloncle, S Rigal, M Grall-Lerosay, M Castanet, E Mallet, C Marguet, and P Gérardin.
• Fédération hospitalo-universitaire de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen cedex, France; Pôle de psychiatrie enfants-adolescents, centre hospitalier du Rouvray, 3, rue Paul-Eluard, 76301 Sotteville les Rouen, France.
• Arch Pediatr. 2014 Jan 1;21(1):7-12.

IntroductionThe number of pediatric emergency consultations for psychological or psychiatric reasons continues to rise, raising the question of the adequacy of existing facilities. Our aim was therefore to identify and characterize a population of adolescents consulting at the pediatric emergency unit at Rouen university hospital.MethodsThis study was conducted from 1 January to 31 December 2006. We distinguished three types of variables in adolescents consulting at the pediatric emergency unit. The main objective was to describe the profile and requirements of these young patients and their subsequent care management as compared to that of other studies.ResultsOf the 400 patients consulting over 12years of age, 69% were female and the average age was 13.8years. These cases were mainly attempted suicide in girls and conduct disorder in boys; hospitalization was at the request of the family. These consultations were directly linked to the school calendar and 70% required hospitalization.DiscussionWe both analyzed and compared the results of this study to those of other studies to propose solutions to improve the care of these young patients.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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