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Summary: Chemical and Physical Restraints are frightening terms, and yet the use of one or the other is sometimes necessary.  This episode discusses the appropriate use of chemical restraints to treat agitation, as well as what may be the inappropriate use of medications to chemically restrain a person.   

Topics:

·       Agitation 02:00

·       Danger to Self/Others 02:30

·       AMA 02:50

·       Respect the Person 05:45

·       Informed Consent 10:15

·       Detox (Klonopin/Librium/Ativan/Valium)  10:45

·       Risperdal/Seroquel/Xyprexa 11:15

·       Nonpharmacologic Interventions 12:30

·       Rexulti 16:30

·       Participate 18:45

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