However, only immediate management steps are included below. Don't admit a violent patient to the wards in order to solve an Emergency Department problem. Don't admit a violent patient without considering that intravenous sedation may be required. Do make sure others are around when you interview, including the alerting of security staff. Do get children and non-involved families out of the way.
Management Seek a quiet location where there is no audience.
Ask individuals who may inflame to leave and individuals who calm to stay. Consider what examinations MUST be done and what examinations CAN be done. Do what can be done initially and define what must be done later. If restraint is necessary it must be planned, decisive, effective and speedy. The person carrying out sedation or investigation must not be trying to restrain as well.