Managing Acute Agitation in Psychiatry: A Clinical Overview

This tutorial on acute agitation offers a comprehensive guide tailored for educators and clinicians. It explores the condition's definition, causes, and impact on healthcare settings, followed by systematic assessment strategies, including safety evaluation and agitation recognition tools. Effective management techniques are discussed, encompassing de-escalation, pharmacological options, and environmental adaptations. Lastly, the tutorial addresses challenges in managing risky behaviours,...