Diagnosis and management of agitation, the
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107148123
Date de publication :
15 févr. 2017
Dimensions :
24,2 x 16,2 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
560 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This practical guide explores the origins and treatment options for agitation. Chapters cover substance abuse, medical causes, personality disorders, and the condition in paediatrics and the elderly. Treatments including psychiatric and medical work-ups, verbal de-escalation, and calming techniques are discussed, and legal issues, patients' rights, and prehospital settings are covered.