Does Pro Re Nata Oral Medication Shorten Outburst Duration in Children?

Strategies for Managing Impairing Emotional Outbursts

“…1 Although health care professionals in emergency departments and inpatient settings frequently use oral as-needed medications, evidence supporting their effectiveness is lacking. 5…”

“…Antipsychotic agents (risperidone, in particular) are helpful for treating aggression in the context of psychosis, pediatric mania, ADHD/disruptive behavior disorders, and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorders . Although health care professionals in emergency departments and inpatient settings frequently use oral as-needed medications, evidence supporting their effectiveness is lacking …”

The use of physical restraints and PRN medications in adolescent psychiatric inpatient units

“…School nonattendance as a reason for admission was associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving PRN medications (Bernard & Littlejohn, 2000). A recent study reported that different types of PRN medications were not having significant differences in the effects of managing aggression (Carlson et al, 2022). Unfortunately, there is still a need for sufficient evidence to support the common practice of PRN medications for the management of aggression (Baker & Carlson, 2018).…”

“…School nonattendance as a reason for admission was associated with a decreased likelihood of receiving PRN medications (Bernard & Littlejohn, 2000). A recent study reported that different types of PRN medications were not having significant differences in the effects of managing aggression (Carlson et al, 2022).…”