Resource Overview
- Guides emergency department teams in the assessment and management of the agitated pediatric patient.
- Emphasizes safety, de-escalation strategies, and appropriate medication use.
How to Use This Resource
- Use during clinical care to guide safe, structured responses to pediatric agitation.
- Review with emergency department teams to reinforce de-escalation techniques and medication considerations.
- Share with ED, trauma, and radiology teams to align care practices and reinforce guideline-based management.