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Acute Behavioural Disturbance; Roadside to Resus

The Resus Room

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How Can We Be Better at De-Escalation?

There are some statements out there which some of the colleges have put out, I think, on how we could be a bit better at this. And these agitated patients aren't able to think clearly and they've got a decreased awareness of their surroundings. The guidance sort of suggests that we stay at least an arm's length away from the patient. But if you're in a room with them, then you need to make sure that you know where about your exits are.

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