Agitation in methamphetamine overdose

Date First Published:
April 14, 2010
Last Updated:
April 22, 2010
Report by:
Ash Ejjala, Senior Emergency Trainee (Manchester Royal Infirmary)
Three-Part Question:
In [patients presenting to the ED with amphetamine / methamphetamine over dose] Is [butyrophenone better than benzodiazepine] in [controlling agitation]