Acute Traumatic Stress Disorders (Acute Stress Disorder)

A class of traumatic stress disorders that is characterized by the significant dissociative states seen immediately after overwhelming trauma. By definition it cannot last longer than 1 month, if it persists, a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC) is more appropriate.

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Networked: 43 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)
2.	Burns
3.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
4.	Postpartum Depression (Post-Natal Depression)
5.	Rhinitis

Experts

1.	Bryant, Richard A: 3 articles (09/2006 - 10/2003)
2.	Nixon, Reginald D V: 3 articles (09/2006 - 10/2003)
3.	Rosenberg, Laura: 2 articles (01/2010 - 11/2005)
4.	Thomas, Christopher: 2 articles (01/2010 - 11/2005)
5.	Rosenberg, Marta: 2 articles (01/2010 - 11/2005)
6.	Koopman, Cheryl: 2 articles (03/2009 - 05/2006)
7.	Shaw, Richard J: 2 articles (03/2009 - 05/2006)
8.	Ginzburg, Karni: 2 articles (03/2009 - 05/2006)
9.	Deblois, Thomas: 2 articles (03/2009 - 05/2006)
10.	Moulds, Michelle L: 2 articles (09/2006 - 04/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Acute Traumatic Stress Disorders:

1.	Imipramine (Janimine)FDA LinkGeneric 10/01/2010 - "Two brief, small, double-blind, randomized controlled trials of imipramine for children and adolescents with acute stress disorder have been conducted, with mixed results. " 07/01/1999 - "Imipramine treatment in pediatric burn patients with symptoms of acute stress disorder: a pilot study." 11/01/2005 - "Early treatment of acute stress disorder with either imipramine or fluoxetine is often able to reduce its symptoms. " 07/01/2010 - "Three double-blind, randomized controlled trials of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and 1 double-blind randomized controlled trial of imipramine in children and adolescents with PTSD or acute stress disorder were identified. " 11/01/2005 - "This study examines retrospectively the response rate of pediatric burn survivors with acute stress disorder to either imipramine or fluoxetine. "
2.	KetamineFDA LinkGeneric 09/01/2012 - "[Ketamine and symptoms of acute stress disorder]." 07/01/2008 - "Ketamine aggravates symptoms of acute stress disorder in a naturalistic sample of accident victims." 07/01/2008 - "The aim of the present study was to examine whether ketamine administration after moderate accidental trauma modulates dissociation and other symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD) in the direct aftermath of the event. "
3.	Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)IBA 03/01/2009 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in two patients, one with posttraumatic stress disorder and one with acute stress disorder, before and after treatment, and to compare those levels to those of healthy controls. " 03/01/2009 - "These results suggest that serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, as opposed to what has been described in mood disorders, are increased in posttraumatic stress disorder as well as in acute stress disorder."
4.	Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)IBA 07/01/2010 - "Three double-blind, randomized controlled trials of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and 1 double-blind randomized controlled trial of imipramine in children and adolescents with PTSD or acute stress disorder were identified. "
5.	Tuberculin (PPD)IBA 09/01/2010 - "The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers and fathers, and postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers, of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). "
6.	Fluoxetine (Prozac)FDA LinkGeneric 11/01/2005 - "Early treatment of acute stress disorder with either imipramine or fluoxetine is often able to reduce its symptoms. " 11/01/2005 - "This study examines retrospectively the response rate of pediatric burn survivors with acute stress disorder to either imipramine or fluoxetine. " 11/01/2005 - "On retrospective chart review, 128 intensive care unit patients (85 boys, 43 girls) with 52%+/- 20% total body surface area burn, length of stay of 32.8+/- 25.2 days, mean age of 9.1+/- 4.7 yrs, and age range of 13 months to 19 yrs met criteria for acute stress disorder after >or=2 days of symptoms and were treated with either imipramine or fluoxetine. "
7.	Aligeron (AS 2)IBA 09/01/2010 - "Studies have shown that greater levels of acute pain are associated with negative long-term psychological effects such as acute stress disorder, depression, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder for as long as 2 years after the initial burn injury. "
8.	Risperidone (Risperdal Consta)FDA LinkGeneric 01/01/2000 - "Risperidone in the treatment of acute stress disorder in physically traumatized in-patients." 04/01/2007 - "Risperidone treatment of preschool children with thermal burns and acute stress disorder."
9.	Propranolol (Inderal)FDA LinkGeneric 01/01/2010 - "Propranolol does not reduce risk for acute stress disorder in pediatric burn trauma." 11/01/2007 - "Pharmacological treatment of acute stress disorder with propranolol and hypnotics."
10.	DexmedetomidineFDA Link 03/01/2015 - "This pilot study evaluated whether transitioning benzodiazepine sedation to dexmedetomidine alters patient recall and the incidence of anxiety, depression, or acute stress disorder (ASD). "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Hypnosis (Mesmerism) 04/01/2005 - "This research represents the first controlled treatment study of hypnosis and cognitive- behavioral therapy (CBT) of acute stress disorder (ASD). " 11/01/2005 - "Adding hypnosis to cognitive behavioural therapy may reduce some acute stress disorder symptoms." 04/01/2005 - "The additive benefit of hypnosis and cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating acute stress disorder." 10/01/2005 - "Three of these papers are original clinical research studies evaluating whether hypnosis can be useful in treating acute stress disorder, allergic rhinitis, and distress associated with an invasive medical procedure for children. " 04/01/2007 - "This article reviews the evidence for the use of hypnosis in the treatment of posttraumatic conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder. "
2.	Neonatal Intensive Care 08/01/2012 - ": To determine whether significant symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD) are present in mothers of premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). " 05/01/2006 - "The authors examined the prevalence of acute stress disorder (ASD) in parents of infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). " 05/01/2006 - "Acute stress disorder among parents of infants in the neonatal intensive care nursery." 03/01/2009 - "The relationship between acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder in the neonatal intensive care unit." 09/01/2010 - "The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers and fathers, and postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers, of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). "
3.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) 03/01/2002 - "PsycLIT, PsychINFO, PILOTS, and MEDLINE databases were searched from January 1985 to December 2000 using the terms "acute stress disorder," "posttraumatic stress disorder," "traumatic stress," "psychotherapy," "psychosocial treatment," "treatment," and "pharmacotherapy." Recommendations concerning treatment of acute stress disorder (ASD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are based on evidence from trials of the highest quality. " 01/01/2006 - "Treatment of PTSD in association with other comorbid conditions is addressed, and the role of pharmacotherapy in treating early PTSD and acute stress disorder is examined. " 03/01/2003 - "Current pharmacotherapy to ameliorate psychosocial problems associated with burns such as acute stress disorder, depression and post traumatic stress disorder are discussed. "
4.	Aftercare (After-Treatment) 09/01/2006 - "The long-term benefits of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for trauma survivors with acute stress disorder were investigated by assessing patients 3 years after treatment. " 03/01/2009 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in two patients, one with posttraumatic stress disorder and one with acute stress disorder, before and after treatment, and to compare those levels to those of healthy controls. "
5.	Psychophysiology (Physiological Psychology) 01/01/2010 - "The aim of the current study was to compare basal psychophysiology and startle reflexes in acute stress disorder (ASD) patients and controls. "