ECare - Chapter 23 (Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide) Flashcards Preview

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acute psychosis

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when patient has one or more of hallucinations, delusions, catatonia, or a thought disorder

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Patient Assessment: Behavioral or Psychiatric Emergency

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scene is safe?, identify yourself and role, primary assessment, examination, patient history,

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Patient Care: Behavioral or Psychiatric Emergency

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be alert, treat life-threatening problems, talk to patient, discuss the troubles, don’t lie to patient, involve friends/family if helpful

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Patient Care: Suicide

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secure scene safety, treat life-threatening problems if allowed, secondary assessment, physical exam if there is injury, reassessment,

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Patient Care: Aggressive Patient

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Scene safety, ask medical direction if behavior prevents normal assessment/care procedures, watch for change in behavior as part of assessment, seek help from law enforcement if necessary

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excited delirium

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aggressive behavior, shouting, paranoia, panic, violence, insensitivity to pain, unexpected physical strength, and hyperthermia usually associated with cocaine or amphetamine use

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positional asphyxia

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inadequate breathing or respiratory arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing

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