Beyond Restraints: De-Escalation in Behavioral Emergencies


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Jan 11 2025 11 mins   29

In this episode, we explore nonpharmacologic strategies for managing agitated patients, focusing on verbal de-escalation techniques. Did you know that using physical restraints adds an average of four hours to an emergency department stay? Dr. Scott Zeller shares evidence-based approaches to transform crisis intervention in emergency settings.

Faculty: Scott Zeller, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.