Citation

ED Manag. 2002; 14(10): 109-111, suppl 1-2, suppl 1-2.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Thompson - American Health Consultants)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12373995

Abstract

Psychiatric patients require expedited care, quiet areas, and other measures to reduce risks. Restraint use can be reduced by having staff attend a training course. Remember that a psychiatric patient's triage status may change, so monitor for worsening agitation or anxiety. Avoid placing psychiatric patients in a remote area, since they need continuous observation.

Language: en

Keywords

Emergency Service, Hospital; Emergency Services, Psychiatric; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Inservice Training; Mentally Ill Persons; Observation; Patient Dropouts; Risk Management; Suicide Prevention; Triage; United States