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Emergency sedation of children and young with violent behaviour in psychiatric practice

Emergency sedation, that is pharmacological management with a sedative in an acute situation, can be necessary for the safety of the patient and staff when other methods of calming are inappropriate or not working. An important question is if there are evidence-based guidelines for emergency sedation of children and young with violent or aggressive behaviour.

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SBU Enquiry Service

Consists of structured literature searches to highlight studies that can address questions received by the SBU Enquiry Service from Swedish healthcare or social service providers. We assess the risk of bias in systematic reviews and when needed also quality and transferability of results in health economic studies. Relevant references are compiled by an SBU staff member, in consultation with an external expert when needed.

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Are there evidence-based guidelines for emergency sedation of children and young with violent behaviour in psychiatric practice?

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Child Adolescent Aggression Mental disorders Adolescent psychiatry Child psychiatry Hypnotics and sedatives Tranquilizing agents
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