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1.5 Management of Acute Agitation

1.5 Management of Acute Agitation

Update: 2023-03-06
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Dr. Tony Thrasher, President of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry and medical director of crisis services in Milwaukee county, discusses best practices for management of the agitated patient. Learn key safety points, verbal de-escalation techniques, medical-legal principles, and pharmacotherapy options.

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1.5 Management of Acute Agitation

1.5 Management of Acute Agitation

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