Managing Agitation Associated with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in the Emergency Setting

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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Main Authors: Scott L. Zeller, MD, Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2016-03-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Agitation
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Antipsychotic
BETA Guidelines
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/74w6d6vr

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