Dr Smith Agitated/ Combative Patient
Challenges and treatment of agitated and combative patient. Safe & Appropriate treatment and management of the patient. Understanding pathophysiology of critical illness in agitated/violent patients. Patient assessment, resuscitation, and post-resuscitation monitoring considerations.
Target Audience
EMS providers
Learning Objectives
Dr Smith Objectives
1. Understand underlying principles guiding safe and appropriate management of agitated/violent patients
2. Understand the pathophysiology of critical illness in agitated/violent patients
3. Understand appropriate actions in each phase of care for agitated/violent patients — assessment, resuscitation, and post-resuscitation monitoring
Sam Smith MD
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 1.50 Medical
- 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Medication Delivery
- 0.00 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
- 1.50 State, Local, and Individual