Managing Agitation in Pregnant Women
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Jain Priyash, Mudgal Varchasvi, Mathur Rahul, Sandhu Simran, Pal Virendra
Primary Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore, IND
Hypothesis
This study aims to assess the pattern of psychotropic drug use in the management of acute agitation in antenatal patients.
Conclusion
The study found that promethazine followed by haloperidol was the most common treatment for antenatal agitation, with minimal use of physical restraint.
Supporting Evidence
- Promethazine was the most frequently used treatment for agitation in pregnant women.
- Intramuscular haloperidol was the second most common treatment.
- Benzodiazepines like lorazepam were used sparingly.
- Verbal de-escalation was effective in some cases.
- None of the patients had to be physically restrained.
Takeaway
Doctors found that giving certain medications helped calm pregnant women who were very upset, and they mostly used a medicine called promethazine.
Methodology
This was a retrospective record-based study assessing psychiatric referrals for managing acute agitation in antenatal patients over one year.
Potential Biases
The reliance on existing records may introduce biases due to incomplete or inconsistent data.
Limitations
The study relied on previously recorded data, had a small sample size, and was conducted at a single institution, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 27.8 years, with a majority being married and belonging to the Hindu religion.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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