Behavioral Emergencies: Excited Delirium (V2)

Course overview

Excited Delirium is a serious medical condition that is often fatal. It is critical that EMS providers understand, and know how to recognize and differentiate excited delirium from other behavioral emergencies. Dr. Keith Wesley explains the common behaviors associated with this condition and emphasizes the need for police and EMS to work together in a coordinated response to calm and control the patient. These patients require immediate medical interventions; prolonged struggles can have serious consequences. In addition, a discussion of taser use, patient positioning and the assessment and treatment of an excited delirium patient is reviewed.