Sedative Used for ‘Excited Delirium’ and Effects of Illicit Substances on Ensuing Hospital Intubations (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Sedative Used for ‘Excited Delirium’ and Effects of Illicit Substances on Ensuing Hospital Intubations

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Prehospital ketamine is now commonly used by emergency medical services to restrain patients experiencing excited delirium, a form of combative, aggressive or agitated behavior.

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