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Re: A way out? » bleauberry

Posted by SLS on December 22, 2013, at 9:06:20

In reply to Re: A way out?, posted by bleauberry on December 21, 2013, at 14:22:19

Hi.

I honestly don't know what would be a reasonable first step in treating a suicidal patient immediately upon his intake into a hospital. I don't have much experience in this setting.

I would want to relieve the patient of suicidal component of his depression within 48 hours if possible. Still, I wouldn't know where to start. I bet Ed_uk would have a better idea.

From what little I have been exposed to, I would consider starting Zyprexa, lithium, or Xanax as an emergency measure. Even d-amphetamine might help give immediate relief. I would then screen for bipolalr disorder and decide whether an antidepressant would be indicated or if a regime of mood stabilizers would be best.

What is the first intervention you would employ?


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