Emdocs iconEmdocsSep 19, 2026 ~1 min source read

EM@3AM: Agitation in the Elderly

On ED arrival, she is looking around and appears to be responding to internal stimuli. She is unable to be verbally redirected for IV establishment but allows you to get an EKG and opening set of vitals, which are normal.

EM@3AM: Agitation in the Elderly

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On ED arrival, she is looking around and appears to be responding to internal stimuli.

She is unable to be verbally redirected for IV establishment but allows you to get an EKG and opening set of vitals, which are normal.

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On ED arrival, she is looking around and appears to be responding to internal stimuli. She is unable to be verbally redirected for IV establishment but allows you to get an EKG and opening set of vitals, which are normal. What's your next step in evaluation and management?

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