This week we discuss pearls from a talk from Reuben Strayer on sedation of the agitated patient focusing on patient and staff safety.
Episode 56.0 – Sedation of the Agitated Patient
Show Notes
EM Updates: The Ketamine Brain Continuum
LITFL: Behavioral Emergencies
Core EM: Parenteral Benzodiazepines
References
Calver L et al. The safety and effectiveness of droperidol for sedation of acute behavioral disturbance in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2015; 66(3): 230-8. PMID: 25890395
Hi Swami,
Thanks, very nice podcast.
I use speciale medazolam nasal spray. It work very fast and don’t need high dosis of medication.
Nasim Azizi
How often would you have to administer the ketamine dose?
Rudy – I’ve never had to give it more than once. If a patient wakes from ketamine and is still agitated, you’ve got a big problem (i.e. you haven’t determined or treated the underlying issue)