Issues in the management of acute agitation: how much current guidelines consider safety?

Issues in the management of acute agitation: how much current guidelines consider safety?

Agitated behavior constitutes up to 10% of emergency psychiatric interventions. Pharmacological tranquilization is often used as a valid treatment for agitation but a strong evidence base does not underpin it. Available literature shows different recommendations, supported by research data, theoreti...

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Main Authors: Bruno ePacciardi, Mauro eMauri, Claudio eCargioli, Simone eBelli, Biagio eCutugno, Luca eDi Paolo, Stefano ePini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
Psychomotor Agitation
Safety
tolerability
treatment guidelines
parenteral treatment
torsade de pointe
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyt.2013.00026/full

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