THSW Management of Agitation in the Emergency Room and General Hospital Setting
Target Audience
This online educational enduring material is designed for emergency room physicians and hospitalists. Its purpose is for physicians to manage acutely agitated patients more effectively.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this online enduring material, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the management of agitation in the patient with psychiatric illness
- Review the approach to agitation in patients who are intoxicated or withdrawing from substances
- Describe the management of agitation in patients with delirium or dementia
Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The Texas Health Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - 0.50 Attendance
- 0.50 Nursing Contact Hour(s)In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.