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Published on: November 9, 2016
Strategies for optimal management of pediatric acute agitation in emergency settings
Mohsen Saidinejad1, Ashley A Foster2, Genevieve Santillanes3
1David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor UCLA Medical Center Torrance California USA.
Abstract:
Acute agitation in youth is a challenging presentation to the emergency department. In many cases, however, youth can be behaviorally de-escalated using a combination of environmental modification and verbal de-escalation. In cases where additional strategies such as pharmacologic de-escalation or physical restraint are needed, using the least restrictive means possible, including the youth in the decision-making process, and providing options are important. This paper reviews specific considerations on the approach to a youth with acute agitation and strategies and techniques to successfully de-escalate agitated youth who pose a danger to themselves and/or others.
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