Agitation Management in the Emergency Department with Physical Restraints: Where Do These Patients End Up?

Agitation Management in the Emergency Department with Physical Restraints: Where Do These Patients End Up?

Introduction: Agitation is frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) and can range from psychomotor restlessness to overt aggression and violent behavior. Among all ED patients, 2.6% present with agitation or become agitated during their ED visit. We aimed to determine ED disposition f...

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Main Authors: Erin L. Simon, Courtney M. Smalley, McKinsey Muir, Caroline Mangira Mangira, Rylee Pence, Bhanu Wahi-Singh, Fernando Delgado, Baruch S. Fertel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2023-05-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5c5326nx

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