Managing Agitation Associated with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in the Emergency Setting
Introduction: Patient agitation represents a significant challenge in the emergency department (ED), a setting in which medical staff are working under pressure dealing with a diverse range of medical emergencies. The potential for escalation into aggressive behavior, putting patients, staff, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2016-03-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/74w6d6vr |