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Clinical skills

The agitated elderly patient

15/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with a new segment on considerations in the agitated elderly patient.

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De-escalating your response

15/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on how to de-escalate your response.

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When to abandon de-escalation attempts

15/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on when to abandon de-escalation attempts.

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Rebuttals in de-escalation

15/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

A segment on rebuttals and refusals has been added to the Management of violence page.

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History taking in de-escalation

15/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about history taking in de-escalation.

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Communication in de-escalation

12/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about communication inde-escalation.

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Positioning in de-escalation

12/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about positioning in de-escalation.

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Identification in de-escalation

12/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about personal identification in de-escalation.

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Preparation for de-escalation

12/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information about preparation for de-escalation.

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Staff choice for de-escalation

12/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on choosing the best person to attempt de-escalation.

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Benefits of de-escalation

06/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Management of violence page has been updated with additional information on the benefits of de-escalation.

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Post restraint care

06/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about post restraint care.

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Chemical restraint

06/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been further updated with additional information about various other aspects of chemical restraint.

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Restraint removal

06/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about restraint removal.

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Self protection from the agitated patient

02/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about self protection.

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Types of restraint

02/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about the types of restraint.

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Lorazepam for chemical restraint

02/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about lorazepam when used for chemical restraint

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Medications for chemical restraint

02/05/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Restraint page has been updated with additional information about other common medications used for chemical restraint

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Followership

12/04/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Leadership page has been updated with additional information about followership

Categories Updates Tags Clinical skills

Domestic violence

10/03/2026 by Bob Dunn

The Domestic violence page has had a number of other revisions and updates.

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Delta ratio: = (AG – 12)/(24 - [HCO3-])

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