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Some principles for safe chemical restraint of violently agitated people:
1. Try de-escalation!!!
2. Confirm (preferably out loud) that there is a patent airway and a pulse
3. If possible, position patient face up
4. Use ketamine if available. Antipsychotics or benzodiazepines are other good options
5. Immediately get patient face up if not already
6. Check (and verbalize) airway, pulse, BP
7. Monitor frequently
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