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A retrospective cohort study of pre-hospital agitation management by advanced paramedic practitioners in critical care

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Edwards, Timothy
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McIntyre, Ian
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Emergency Medical Services
 Pre-hospital
 Patient Acceptance of Health Care
 Patients
 Paramedic Practice
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British Paramedic Journal
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Publications - London Ambulance Service
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12417/1441
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10.29045/14784726.2022.12.7.3.8
Abstract
Pre-hospital clinicians can expect to encounter patients with agitation, including acute behavioural disturbance (ABD). These situations carry significant risk for patients and emergency medical services. Advanced paramedics within the London Ambulance Service (LAS) are frequently tasked to these incidents. At present, little evidence exists regarding clinical decision-making and management of this patient group. We sought to explore the demographics of patients presenting with potential ABD and quantify the degree of agitation, physical restraint, effectiveness of chemical sedation and any associated complications. Abstract published with permission.
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