Pharmacological management of agitation in emergency settings

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Yildiz A., Sachs G., Turgay A.

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

  • 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
  • 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.