Droperidol for rapid sedation of acute behavioural disturbance
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Acute behaviour disturbanceOther - Conditions of unknown or disputed aetiology (such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis)
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12611000031965
- Lead Sponsor
- A/Prof. G.K.Isbister
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1000
Inclusion Criteria
Acute behaviour disturbance and is scoring +2 to +3 on the sedation assessment tool, defined as aggresive/violent loud outbusts and combative.
The patient is at risk to themselves or others and requires physical restraint for safety.
Exclusion Criteria
Under the age of 18 years.
Is able to be talked down.
Has agreed to the offer of oral medication with good result.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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