Sedation safety for acute behavioural disturbance (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their sedation safety conversation, hosts James Oswald (paramedic and clinical guidelines specialist) and Dr. David Anderson (Medical Director of Ambulance Victoria) cover preparation for sedation and how to recognize and respond to deterioration. They break the problem into three evidence‑backed pillars:Prevent deterioration (have a listen to Part 1)Prepare for side‑effects – if you plan to sedate, you must plan to resuscitate Recognise & Respond when things go wrongFurther resourcesAPIC Session: https://paramedics.org/recordings/acpic24-spotlight-on-sedationClinical Conversations – Acute Behavioural Disturbance https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ahoO2WWHc27zOLocqoQR8?si=u4Sr_RjeQj-_lzPUWkUelQSafer Care Victoria ABD guideline: https://www.safercare.vic.gov.au/best-practice-improvement/clinical-guidance/emergency/acute-behavioural-disturbance Get in touchclinicalguidelines@ambulance.vic.gov.au X / Twitter / BluskyDavid: @expensivecare | @expensivecare.bsky.socialJames: @JamesOz1 |@jamesoz1.bsky.social LinkedinJamesDavid