[New medical approach to out-of-hospital treatment of

Emergencias · Jun 2017

[New medical approach to out-of-hospital treatment of psychomotor agitation in psychiatric patients: a report of 14 cases].

This case series explored the usefulness of an inhaled dose of 9.1 mg of loxapine administered outside the hospital to treat psychomotor agitation related to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. The Clinical Global Impression Scale and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (excitement component) were used to assess the effects of treatment in 14 patients. ⋯ Mechanical restraint and parenteral medication can be avoided after use of this drug. Loxapine treatment shortens the agitation episode and attenuates the impact on the patient, facilitating ambulance transfer.

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- Armando Cester-Martínez, José Antonio Cortés-Ramas, Diego Borraz-Clares, and Marta Pellicer-Gayarre.
- Asistencia Médica.Servicio contra Incendios de Salvamento y Protección Civil. Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza, España.
- Emergencias. 2017 Jun 1; 29 (3): 182-184.
ObjectivesThis case series explored the usefulness of an inhaled dose of 9.1 mg of loxapine administered outside the hospital to treat psychomotor agitation related to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder. The Clinical Global Impression Scale and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (excitement component) were used to assess the effects of treatment in 14 patients. The treatment was useful in 12 patients, who showed significant improvement (P<.001) after inhalation. We conclude that inhaled loxapine is useful for treating out-of-hospital psychomotor agitation related to a psychiatric disorder. Mechanical restraint and parenteral medication can be avoided after use of this drug. Loxapine treatment shortens the agitation episode and attenuates the impact on the patient, facilitating ambulance transfer.

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