SAQ 1221 – Agitated patient brought by police to resuscitation

A 32-year-old woman is brought in by police, handcuffed and screaming obscenities on arrival. She is in your resuscitation room.

What non-pharmacological de-escalation would you use?

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

She does not respond and you decide to use physical restraints. What precautions would you take to ensure she remains safe while restrained?

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

What is the purpose of chemical restraint?

(Marked out of 1.0)

/ 1

She is now calm. What would you examine or investigate for, and what treatment would you provide where appropriate?

(Marked out of 3.0)
Examination / investigation | Management<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |<br /> 4 |<br /> 5 |<br /> 6 |

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 10

Percentage: 0%