title: [Psychotic decompensation of a patient in the emergency department].
abstract: The care of a patient experiencing a psychotic decompensation episode in an emergency department is complex. At the centre is a patient who is suffering and who requires care. This article presents the example of the treatment of a delirious and aggressive patient and its review of ways to improve practices.
authors.forename: Romain
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Perot
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D003693:Delirium / Q000628:therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012149:Restraint, Physical