Medication and Physical Restraint Utilization Following Implementation of a Patient Behavioral Event Response Algorithm: A Retrospective Case-Control Analysis
Autor: | Courtney Port, Christine Choe, Brooke Shuster, Chelsi Rose, Frederick C. Place |
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Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Zdroj: | Pediatrics. 147:579-579 |
ISSN: | 1098-4275 0031-4005 |
DOI: | 10.1542/peds.147.3ma6.579a |
Popis: | Title: Medication and Physical Restraint Utilization Following Implementation of a Patient Behavioral Event Response Algorithm: a Retrospective Case-Control Analysis Introduction: Acute agitation in pediatric patients in the emergency department (ED) and medical inpatient units carries significant risk for patients and staff members. Rates of patient behavioral events (PBE) are increasing. Staff members often lack training, resources, and providers often lack the experience and comfort with various treatment options. While evidence-based consensus guidelines exist for psycho-pharmacologic management of agitation in adult patients, the evidence in pediatric patients is limited. An algorithm was created and implemented at our institution that standardizes care and offers guidance … |
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