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The Agitated Patient

Suggested approach and Clinical Pearls
  • Rapidly assess the patient and environment to allow maximal staff and patient safety
  • Code Grey can be called for additional support to restrain a combative patient
  • Consider mechanical and chemical restraint for unsafe patients
    • This may include anaesthesia and intubation for behaviour control
  • Always check blood glucose patient, along with electrolytes
  • Consider thiamine replacement and a drug/alcohol withdrawal scale
  • Consider an undiagnosed intracranial cause for the patient’s behaviour, particularly if unilateral signs
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