Protocol for the management of psychiatric patients with psychomotor agitation

Protocol for the management of psychiatric patients with psychomotor agitation

Abstract Background Psychomotor agitation (PMA) is a state of motor restlessness and mental tension that requires prompt recognition, appropriate assessment and management to minimize anxiety for the patient and reduce the risk for escalation to aggression and violence. Standardized and applicable p...

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Main Authors: Eduard Vieta, Marina Garriga, Laura Cardete, Miquel Bernardo, María Lombraña, Jordi Blanch, Rosa Catalán, Mireia Vázquez, Victòria Soler, Noélia Ortuño, Anabel Martínez-Arán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Inhaled loxapine
Psychomotor agitation
Protocol
Verbal de-escalation
Physical restraint
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-017-1490-0

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