@article{ref1,
title="Psychiatric emergencies: rapid response and life-saving therapies",
journal="Geriatrics",
year="1999",
author="Kennedy, G. J. and Onuogu, E. and Lowinger, R.",
volume="54",
number="9",
pages="38-42, 45",
abstract="Mental status in older patients can be acutely affected by a range of factors, particularly polypharmacy, disorders of cognition, psychosis, and elder abuse. Patients so affected may be agitated, uncooperative, combative, suicidal, or incapable of participating in treatment decisions. In a life-threatening emergency, a patient may need to be restrained or a treatment administered against a patient's wishes. Key to successful management of psychiatric emergencies is an awareness of the potential scenarios, familiarity with appropriate interventions, and an understanding of patient rights. An increased alertness for life-threatening behaviors can help prevent an event from worsening and minimize the likelihood of a patient acting out on a threat of violence or suicide.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0016-867X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}