Canadi EM - By Edward Feng - August 11, 2022
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Canadi EM - By Edward Feng - August 18, 2022
…We hope to leave readers more comfortable dealing with these common yet extremely important situations in the ED, all while keeping the 4 objectives of the American Association of Emergency Psychiatry (AAEP) at the forefront:
- Ensure the safety of the patient, staff, and others in the area.
- Help the patient manage their emotions and distress and maintain or regain control of their behaviour.
- Avoid the use of restraints when at all possible.
- Avoid coercive interventions that escalate agitation.