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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Nov 2015
ReviewStabilization and Management of the Acutely Agitated or Psychotic Patient.
- Nathan Deal, Michelle Hong, Anu Matorin, and Asim A Shah.
- Section of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 1504 Taub Loop, Room EC 61, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
- Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2015 Nov 1;33(4):739-52.
AbstractAcutely agitated or psychotic patients are particularly challenging to manage in the emergency department. Often these patients present with little or no history, and an adequate assessment may initially be difficult because of the condition of the patient. This article discusses basic concepts regarding agitation, and the related management goals and strategies.Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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