Anaesthesiologists and non-anaesthesiologist sedationists have a limited set of available iv
hypnotics, further reduced by the withdrawal of thiopental in the USA and its near …

This systematic review aimed to identify thematic elements within definitions of physical and
chemical restraint, compare explicit and implicit definitions, and synthesize reliability and …

Coercion in mental healthcare is ubiquitous and affects the physical health, recovery and
psychological and emotional well‐being of those who experience it. Numerous studies have …

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Background The optimal agent to treat acute agitation in the emergency department (ED)
has not been determined. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness and …

Objective Aggression is common and challenging in psychiatric emergency departments
(PED). However, the prevalence of aggression and its correlates in PED patients are not …

Objectives Reducing seclusion and restraint use is a prominent focus of efforts to improve
patient safety in inpatient psychiatry. This study examined the poorly understood relationship …

Background Ketamine is a fast-acting, dissociative anesthetic with a favorable adverse effect
profile that is effective for managing acute agitation as a chemical restraint in the prehospital …

With an imperative to reduce or eliminate the use of coercive practices in mental health care
it is important to understand the experience of service users and staff. This review aimed to …

Aggressive and violent behaviours often lead to the use of coercive interventions in health
and forensic institutions. Restraint minimization is now a legal or governmental requirement …