Excited delirium – a new syndrome?
With all the recent posts about sedation in Psych and agitation I thought I might take a moment to draw your attention to the recent...
Psych Sedation and transfer update
The Sedation and transfer of Psych patients is politically tricky. These situations pit agencies against one another like no other problem. There is a lot...
Clinical Case 011: Psych Transfer in extremis
This is a true case that occurred in NW WA over a few years and highlights lots of areas of error. However, I think it...
Roc vs Sux showdown
I have never used Roc for a RSI, but I think that needs to change. For me this is a “practice changing” stuff – check...
PROPOFOL – 1st line in Psychosis?
OK, now that I have got your attention with a controversial headline lets discuss the real topic – safe sedation and management of acutely unwell...