The Diagnosis and Management of Agitation

€105.03

This practical guide explores the origins and treatment options for agitation. Chapters cover substance abuse, medical causes, personality disorders, and the condition in paediatrics and the elderly. Treatments including psychiatric and medical work-ups, verbal de-escalation, and calming techniques are discussed, and legal issues, patients' rights, and prehospital settings are covered.

ISBN: 9781107148123

Author	Zeller, Scott L. (University of Californ
SubAuthor1	Nordstrom, Kimberly D.
SubAuthor2	Wilson, Michael P. (University of Califo
Pub Date	15/02/2017
Binding	Hardback
Pages	292
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A common symptom of psychiatric and medical disorders, agitation often appears in a variety of medical environments. This practical guide explores the origins of the condition and the differing approaches and treatments available. The biology of agitation is discussed, followed by specific chapters on substance abuse, medical causes, personality disorders, and treatment in pediatrics and the elderly. Treatment options including psychiatric work-ups, medical work-ups, psychopharmacology, de-escalation, and calming techniques are provided. The complexities of legal issues, patients' rights, and prehospital settings are also addressed, providing physicians, nurses, and mental health workers with a comprehensive resource in providing safe, focused, and effective treatment.