direct psychiatric admit Flashcards
1
Q
Criteria for direct psychiatric admit
A
1- Normal vital signs 2-known psychiatric hx 3- safe for staff 4- not intoxicated 5-No organic precipitant for detorioration 6- no need for medical IX
2
Q
Psych triage 1 vs lower category
A
1- risk of physical aggression
2-Risk of absconding
3
Q
CAM( confusion assessment method) is a way to identify patient with delirium in the triage
what are 4 clinical features that are used in CAM ?
A
1- acute onset and fluctuating course
2- altered level of consciousness
3-Disorganised behaviour
4- Inattention
