Behavorial Emergencies Protocol

Question 1

Differentials for Behavioral Emergencies

Answer 1

Diabetes, hypoxia, stroke, trauma, alcohol intoxication, substance abuse, medication effect, withdrawal syndrome, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder

Question 2

Walk through the protocol BLS to ALS before being combative

Answer 2

DRABCDE, restrain as last resort, oxygen, blood glucose, IV,

Question 3

What is the drug protocol for mild to moderate agitation?

Answer 3

Begin with 5mg IV/IM Versed. If pt. remains combative then 10 mg of Geodon 10 mg IM.

Question 4

What is the drug protocol for severe agitation?

Answer 4

Administer Geodon 20 mg IM and 5 mg versed.

Question 5

What must you do if pt. given chemical restraint?

Answer 5

Must be placed on oxygen, cardiac monitor, and pulse ox.