Author:
Shirzad Fatemeh,Hadi Fatemeh,Mortazavi Seyede Salehe,Biglari Maryam,Sari Hassan Noori,Mohammadi Zeinab,Atoofi Mehrdad Kazemzade,Shariat Seyed Vahid
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction
This article is a report of designing a rapid and effective guide for paramedics who take care of patients in a pre-hospital setting to answer developing demands.
Methods
The relevant literature was reviewed, and the topics were extracted. Then, the extracted items were discussed in an expert panel. Finally, items were discussed in a meeting including emergency technicians and emergency technical assistants to identify implementation problems.
Results
Important topics for managing psychiatric patients were categorized at three levels: 1) Patient safety and security issues, 2) Patient status assessment and diagnosis, and 3) Patient management (medical, behavioral management, and referral to a treatment center).
Discussion
This protocol can be a solution to improve emergency technician training. Such summarized protocols can be used for rapid review immediately before exposing a patient with an acute psychiatric condition. Due to specific cultural and different access to medicines in Iran, some issues are different.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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