SEC. 04 - Sudden In-Custody Death

Question 1

What is excited delirium?

Answer 1

A state of agitation and altered level of consciousness which impairs both cognition and perception .

Question 2

Delirium as a recognized medical condition that includes ________?

Answer 2

• Agitation
• Restlessness
• Combative behavior
• Rapid mood changes
• Hallucinations

Question 3

When can excited delirium be recognized?

Answer 3

Anytime …..

Question 4

Why should police officers know about excited delirium?

Answer 4

It kills ….

Subjects experiencing it need to be controlled and taken to a hospital.

Question 5

What are potential causes of excited delirium?

Answer 5

• Psychosis
• Drugs
• Combination of both

Question 6

What should police officers do in response to a person experiencing excited delirium?

Answer 6

Gain control of them and get them to a hospital.

Question 7

When dealing with someone in a state of excited delirium, police responses are dictated by _______?

Answer 7

The person’s behavior .

Question 8

Why don’t persons in a state of excited delirium obey pain mediated control tactics?

Answer 8

They may not be able to feel the pain and can’t decide to obey / comply.

Question 9

Excited delirium is not currently listed as a medical diagnosis because ________?

Answer 9

It’s a symptom and not one specific malady.

Question 10

What can a police officer expect from a subject in a state of excited delirium?

Answer 10

Bizarre / irrational behavior
Constant yelling and screaming
Agitation towards inanimate objects
Attraction to glass
Weather inappropriate attire or naked
Feels very hot
Is very sweaty