Dexmedetomidine as an Emerging Treatment of Agitation in Psychiatric Patients: A Narrative Review

Dexmedetomidine as an Emerging Treatment of Agitation in Psychiatric Patients: A Narrative Review

Acute agitation occurs in a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions and is the clinical presentation in a significant percentage of urgent psychiatric episodes, requiring prompt and effective intervention. Traditionally, agitation was managed in psychiatric wards using physical restraint. Wit...

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Main Authors:	Sabrina Magueta, Ana Costa, Gisela Simões, João Alcafache, Paula Garrido
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental 2024-04-01
Series:	Revista Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental
Subjects:	Dexmedetomidine/therapeutic use Psychomotor Agitation/drug therapy
Online Access:	https://www.revistapsiquiatria.pt/index.php/sppsm/article/view/506

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