Paramedic CarePrinciples & Practice
Volume 3Medical Emergencies
Second Edition
Chapter 12Psychiatric andBehavioral Disorders
Figure 12-1 Approach every patient cautiously. If you determine a potential for violence, request police assistance.
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Figure 12-2 Avoid invading the patient’s personal space, the area within about 3 feet of the patient.
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Figure 12-3 Continuum of patient responses during behavioral emergency. Whether dealing with an agitated or withdrawn patient, you will use your interpersonal skills to bring him to the calm, cooperative state in the middle of the continuum.
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Procedure 12-1 Restraining A Patient: (a) Plan your approach to the patient.
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Procedure 12-1 (continued) Restraining A Patient: (b) Assign one rescuer to each limb.
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Procedure 12-1 (continued) Restraining A Patient: (c) Place the patient supine on the stretcher.
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Procedure 12-1 (continued) Restraining A Patient: (d) Use soft restraints to secure the patient to the stretcher.
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Procedure 12-1 (continued) Restraining A Patient: (e) Assess distal circulation and continually monitor the airway and breathing.
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