01 December Flashcards
1
Q
What does PICU stand for?
A
Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
2
Q
Which ward at SALHN is the PICU ward?
A
5J
3
Q
Which ward at SALHN is the Psychiatric HDU ward?
A
Morier HDU
4
Q
Which is the most escalated level of care for mental health patients at SALHN?
A
PICU (5J)
5
Q
What is catatonia?
A
A behavioural syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, usually associated with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Typical symptoms include staying still, fast or strange movements, lack of speech and other unusual behaviour.
