The use of Pro Re Nata or Statim medications for behavioral control: a summary of experience at a tertiary care children's mental health center.

The present study aims to identify patterns for use of medication given pro re nata (PRN or "on an as needed [preordered] basis") or statim (STAT [a new order] or "at once, immediately") and their efficacy in controlling aggressive behavior in the mental health (MH) services environment. PRN and STAT medication data were combined and referred to as PRN throughout this article, as the data were not collected in a manner required to differentiate between PRN and STAT medication administration. Analyzed data were extracted from the clinical records of a sample of children and youth admitted for the first time to a tertiary MH center.

Outcome of EEGs ordered at a regional children's mental health service.

Introduction: Clinical practice guidelines in child psychiatry recommend doing an EEG when warranted based upon a complete history and physical examination. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario published guidelines as to when an EEG is likely to provide useful information.

Method: All the electroencephalograms ordered at a tertiary care children's mental health centre over about a 2 year period were reviewed and compared to the guidelines published by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons for ordering EEGs.