The administration p.r.n. (as needed) of sedative medications is a widespread practice in the management of acute dyscontrol of child psychiatric inpatients. Its efficacy, however, has never been tested in a controlled clinical trial.

P.r.n. medications in child psychiatric patients: a pilot placebo-controlled study

VITIELLO, BENEDETTO;ELIA, JASMINE;
1991-01-01

Abstract

The administration p.r.n. (as needed) of sedative medications is a widespread practice in the management of acute dyscontrol of child psychiatric inpatients. Its efficacy, however, has never been tested in a controlled clinical trial.
1991
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Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Age Factors; Aggression; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Child Behavior Disorders; Child, Preschool; Depressive Disorder; Diphenhydramine; Double-Blind Method; Hospitalization; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Injections, Intramuscular; Male; Mental Disorders; Pilot Projects; Placebos; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Self-Injurious Behavior
Vitiello, B; Hill, J L; Elia, J; Cunningham, E; Mcleer, S V; Behar, D
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