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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status

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Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. Why then do we persist with the “is it medical/organic or psych” question? J Inherit Metab Dis 2007; 30:631. Government. Pediatrics 2021; 147. Sedel F, Baumann N, Turpin JC, et al. Psychiatric emergencies.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

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The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. They weren’t hurt, they didn’t need transport, and we were seeing the same people over and over again. Carmen: Thank you.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of agitated children

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This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of assisting them, before moving to physical or chemical restraints. Deaths due to physical restraint. Physical and chemical restraints. Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2012 Jan;109(3):27-32.

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DEA To Mobile Narcotic Treatment Programs: “Hit the Road, Jack, But You Better Come Back”

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Houck — The Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) recently issued its final rule authorizing the use of mobile narcotic treatment programs (“MNTPs”) to allow registered Narcotic Treatment Programs (“NTPs”) employing mobile units to dispense medication for maintenance or detoxification treatment remotely. They cannot transport patients.