Management of agitation in individuals with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department
| Autor: | John J. McGonigle, Arvind Venkat, Thomas P. Campbell, Robin L. Gabriels, Carol Beresford |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Physical medicine.medical_specialty Crisis response Crisis management Interviews as Topic Clinical Protocols mental disorders Medicine Humans Psychiatry Psychomotor Agitation Psychotropic Drugs business.industry Emergency department Professional-Patient Relations medicine.disease Psychiatry and Mental health Autism spectrum disorder Child Development Disorders Pervasive Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Acute Disease Health Facility Environment Autism Medical emergency Symptom Assessment business Emergency Service Hospital |
| Zdroj: | Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America. 23(1) |
| ISSN: | 1558-0490 |
| Popis: | Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presenting with acute agitation in emergency departments (ED) during a crisis situation present both diagnostic and treatment challenges for ED personnel, families, caregivers, and patients seeking treatment. This article describes the challenges that individuals with ASD face when receiving treatment in crisis and emergency settings. Additionally, this article provides information for emergency physicians, ED personnel, and crisis response teams on a systematic, minimally restrictive approach when assessing and providing treatment to patients with ASD presenting with acute agitation in ED settings. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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