GHB Withdrawl
Created Sept 2017
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. J. Williams
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
It’s 0700h. RCMP bring a 40 year old man from a private residence – they were called for agitation/bizarre behaviour. Has become increasingly agitated/aggressive/confused since his apprehension. Police video from the scene is available. Play https://youtu.be/HfEepVOQrpE (8:00-9:30 min segment). He is placed supine on a stretcher in T3. He is writhing, agitated, and screaming. No vital signs or capillary blood sugar available due to level of agitation.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Recognition and understanding the indications for chemical/physical restraint of the undifferentiated agitated/violent patient
Differential diagnosis and work-up of the hyperthermic/ agitated patient
Management of seizures in the context of suspected intoxication/withdrawal
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
Unknown
Extra Information
Additional Details:
References:
Scenario Links:
Additional Tags:
If you would like further information about this scenario please contact simulation@interiorhealth.ca or leave a comment below.