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Rapid tranquillisation: are we getting it right?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Laura Mannion ,
Darina Sloan  and
Louise Connolly
Laura Mannion
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University College Hospital Galway, Ireland
Darina Sloan
Affiliation:
St Vincent's Hospital Fairview, Dublin
Louise Connolly
Affiliation:
Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
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Abstract

Trainees in psychiatry frequently employ rapid tranquillisation (RT) measures. In this study we surveyed trainees as to RT regimes used. We found that a variety of drugs were chosen. On 45 (46%) occasions one drug was used, on 53 (54%) a combination. Drugs were administered in intramuscular form in 88 (90%) incidents. Zuclopenthixol acetate was prescribed on a total of 45 (46%) occasions. In 38 (39%) incidents the trainee used a high-dose regime. The literature regarding RT indicates inconsistency in practice. We address the reasons for this and make suggestions as to possible improvement in practice.

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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 21 , Issue 7 , July 1997 , pp. 411 - 413
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Copyright © 1997 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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