James P. Moises, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, Clerkship Director of Emergency Medicine, Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, discusses treatment options for agitated patients brought to the ER.

References and Resources
Acute Management of Agitation

Treatment Challenges for the Patient with Acute Agitation

American Psychiatric Association
Injectable Antipsychotic Offers New Treatment Option

James Moises Videos on The Doctor’s Channel:
Tales From the ER
Pediatric Emergency Care