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The Versed Protocol

Number 24133
Subject Police
Source WSMV-TV (Nashville, Tenn.)
State TN
Year 2008
Publication Date 07/11/2008
Summary An emergency protocol in Nashville to use injections of a powerful tranquilizer, called Versed, does not require patient consent to be administered to restrain the person during "excited delirium."
Category Contest Entry
Pages 14
Keywords sedative; taser; restraint; euphoria; midazolam; hospital; psychiatric care;
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