De-Escalation Techniques / PT Restraints

Question 1

De-Escalation Techniques include:

Answer 1

• Verbal de-escalation
• physical restraint
• chemical restraint

Question 2

Physical Restraint Procedure:

Answer 2

• Soft restraint
• Call Law Enforcement prior to restraining
• Do not endanger yourself or crew

Question 3

Safety Guidelines for behavior crisis:
Procedures

Answer 3

• Sufficient personnel (PD if available)
• Secure ALL extremities:
  1. Restrain lower extremities first
  2. Arms 1 up 1 down
• Pad head and wherever else to prevent PT from hurting themselves

Question 4

How often should you check circulation of restrained PT?

Answer 4

Every 15 minutes

Question 5

Physical Restraints MUST be used:

Answer 5

Transport by Air Ambulance
- potentially violent
- unstable PT
- head injury
- altered mental status
- under influence

Question 6

Chemical restraint procedure:

Answer 6

Vitals should be assessed within 5 minutes and every 5 minutes thereafter