title: Posttraumatic stress disorder in the pediatric trauma patient.
abstract: Recent research has uncovered the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after traumatic experiences in the pediatric population at an alarming rate. This review discusses new challenges in identifying children at risk for the development of PTSD, as well as understanding the unique aspects of this disorder found in the pediatric population. In addition to the characterization of pediatric PTSD, this review addresses current screening tools and treatment strategies used in childhood stress disorders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA.
authors.forename: Amy T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Makley
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Falcone
mesh_terms: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D001155:Art Therapy; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003419:Crisis Intervention; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D007030:Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000097:blood; D010913:Pituitary-Adrenal System; D010989:Play Therapy; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D009638:Norepinephrine