EMS use of sedatives for acute agitation is under tremendous scrutiny in the US. This talk with summarize the spectrum of acute undifferentiated agitation, the top differentials for EMS and the techniques and medication therapy for successful management of these patients.
Learning objectives
Summarize the current environment we practice in daily
Introduce the data for different sedatives (Midazolam, Droperidol and Ketamine) along with indications for each
Discuss the RASS score as a means to quantify a patients level of agitation
Review the data surrounding implementation of a novel protocol introducing Droperidol in our EMS system