Protocol for the management of psychiatric patients with psychomotor agitation
Protocol for the management of psychiatric patients with psychomotor agitation
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Psychomotor agitation (PMA) is a state of motor restlessness and mental tension that requires prompt recognition, appropriate assessment and management to minimize anxiety for the patient and reduce the risk for escalation to aggression and violence. Standardized and applicable protocols and algorithms can assist healthcare providers to identify pa...
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Protocol for the management of psychiatric patients with psychomotor agitation
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1471-244X
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1471-244X
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10.1186/s12888-017-1490-0
