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How do hospitals stop severe non stop panic attacks?

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Panic attacks result: from intense fight-flight reaction of mind and body, sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear, can be severe. Treat: Calm, support, reassurance, explanation, understanding, lying supine (flat) or Fowler's position (bed head elevated). Doctor may prescribe PO, IM or IV medication (eg, benzodiazepine - Ativan) for relief. Seek mental health follow-up for evaluation to determine treatment need.

Answered 12/5/2014

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Depends: The physician in charge would likely influence the protocol. I expect injected strong tranquilizer might be used and folloed up with oral medication until the patient is stabilized. Different hospitals might have very different policies.

Answered 5/30/2016

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