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			Rapid tranquillisation of the acutely disturbed patient
			
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					Related articles: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
				
					Section 1: Aims, policies and training issues
				
					Section 2: Step-by-step approach to RT – step 1 and 2
				
					Section 3 Part 1: Benzodiazepines – determining choice of medication (step 3)
				
					Section 3 Part 2: First generation antipsychotics – determining choice of medication (step 3)
				
					Section 3 Part 3: Second generation antipsychotics – determining choice of medication (step 3)
				
					Section 3 Part 4: Combination medicines – determining choice of medication (step 3)
				
					Section 4: Determining route of administration (step 4)
				
					Section 5: Monitoring after RT (step 5)
				
					Section 6: RT in special circumstances
				
					Section 7: Risk associated with RT and care after RT
				
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Module introduction

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this module, we hope that you will:

have a greater understanding of the aims of rapid tranquillisation (RT)
be familiar with non-pharmacological approaches to de-escalate the potentially violent situation
recognise the step-by-step approach to RT
be aware of the use of RT in special patient groups and in special situations
appreciate the risk associated with RT and be familiar with measures to reduce risk.

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