MP10 Violence and aggression: Pharmacological short term management (incorporating Rapid Tranquillisation)
Target Audience
All clinical staff
Purpose
The policy advises on the pharmacological management of acute agitation or aggression within inpatient units of CWP. It covers assessment, documentation, treatment, monitoring, and follow up in relation to these pharmacological approaches. The policy includes three algorithms of treatment: one for CAMHS, one for patients aged 18-65 years, and one for patients over 65 years of age.
Origin
Lead executive
Medical Director - Compliance, Quality and Assurance
Author
Chief Pharmacist
Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
01244 397380
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
13 November 2018
Approval Meeting
Medicines Management Group (MMG)
Appendices
- MP10z - Algorithm for Tranquillisation in older adults (65+ years of age).pdf
- MP10z - Algorithm for tranquillisation in younger people (under 18 years of age).pdf
- MP10z - Algorithm for tranquillisation in working age adults (18 -65 years of age).pdf
- MP10z Appendix 2 - Patient post - rapid tranquillisation feedback Issue 10.doc