Library resource guides: ANZCA and FPM CPD Program resources: Acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD) in the adult patient

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Acute severe behavioural disturbance in the adult patient

Simulation activity which aims to ensure anaesthetists and specialist pain medicine physicians have recognised training to prevent (where possible) and manage an ASBD situation.

Behavioural emergencies are dangerous, occur in a diversity of individuals and settings, and require prompt control to prevent injury to the patient, staff and others present
Relevant clinical guidelines on the safe care of patients sedated for acute behavioural disturbance with particular reference to the ANZCA document
Participate in an ASBD-related activity - find recognised courses and workshops on the college website

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under Emergency response Acute severe behavioural disturbance in the adult patient activity.

Recommended resources

PG63(A) Guideline for safe care for patients sedated in health care facilities for acute behavioural disturbance 2019
This document sets the minimum safety standards required in caring for patients with ABD where sedation is used to control the behaviour. The document describes standards applicable to the safe care associated with the initiation of sedation, and the safe monitoring of the sedated patient.

ANZCA & FPM resources

CPD Activity Guide
This guide contains a list of all the activities associated with the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, as well as links to associated individual activity guides and forms.
CPD Handbook Appendix 16: Guidelines for Acute Severe Behavioural Disturbance (ASBD) in the Adult Patient Education Sessions
The purpose of this document is to assist hospital departments, private practice groups and continuing medical education providers to develop and/or conduct education sessions that may incorporate local staff, work environments and equipment.
PG63(A) Guideline for safe care for patients sedated in health care facilities for acute behavioural disturbance 2019
This document sets the minimum safety standards required in caring for patients with ABD where sedation is used to control the behaviour. The document describes standards applicable to the safe care associated with the initiation of sedation, and the safe monitoring of the sedated patient.

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