Sedation safety for acute behavioural disturbance (Part 2)
Episode description
In Part 2 of their sedation safety conversation, hosts James Oswald (paramedic and clinical guidelines specialist) and Dr. David Anderson (Medical Director of Ambulance Victoria) cover preparation for sedation and how to recognize and respond to deterioration.
They break the problem into three evidence‑backed pillars:
- Prevent deterioration (have a listen to Part 1)
- Prepare for side‑effects – if you plan to sedate, you must plan to resuscitate
- Recognise & Respond when things go wrong
Further resources
APIC Session: https://paramedics.org/recordings/acpic24-spotlight-on-sedation
Clinical Conversations – Acute Behavioural Disturbance https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ahoO2WWHc27zOLocqoQR8?si=u4Sr_RjeQj-_lzPUWkUelQ
Safer Care Victoria ABD guideline: https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/best-practice-improvement/clinical-guidance/emergency/acute-behavioural-disturbance
Get in touch
clinicalguidelines@ambulance.vic.gov.au
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