Pharmacological management of agitation in emergency settings

Yildiz, A; Sachs, GS; Turgay, A

doi:10.1136/emj.20.4.339

Pharmacological management of agitation in emergency settings

Yildiz A., Sachs G., Turgay A.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL, vol.20, no.4, pp.339-346, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 20 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2003
Doi Number: 10.1136/emj.20.4.339
Journal Name: EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.339-346
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: To review, firstly, published studies comparing classic antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and/or combination of both; and secondly, available data on the use of atypical antipsychotic medications in controlling agitation and aggressive behaviour seen in psychiatric patients in emergency.