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1 Question and Answer Session All Faculty

2 Case Presentation All Faculty

3 Red Sox Fan Case Study 41 year old white male In ED, agitated and threatening Appears physically healthy Vital signs stable No other history available

4 1.Apply restraints 2.Give IM sedative 3.Offer PO sedative 4.Engage patient in non-threatening manner 5.Give IV sedative 6.Obtain toxicology screen and await results 7.Offer a choice of either oral or IM medication What would you do first?

5 1.Obtain toxicology screen, await results 2.Give IM sedative 3.Offer PO sedative 4.Engage patient in non-threatening manner 5.Give IV sedative 6.Offer a choice of either oral or IM medication Ultimately the patient is restrained, but remains agitated, now what?

6 What is the most common parenteral sedative used in your practice setting? 1.Droperidol 2.Haloperidol 3.Haloperidol with lorazepam 4.Lorazepam 5.Ziprasidone 6.Other neuroleptics 7.Other agents

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