Psychiatric Intensive Care

Psychiatric Intensive Care (3rd Edition) offers a comprehensive reference on managing high-acuity mental health conditions within specialized healthcare settings. Edited by Roland Dix, Stephen Dye, and Stephen M. Pereira, this volume assists healthcare professionals and ward managers responsible for individuals experiencing severe psychiatric distress.

The volume addresses acute inpatient psychiatric care, forensic mental health environments, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, and community mental health emergency management. Dedicated chapters outline de-escalation techniques, seclusion protocols, and physical restraint practices. Additional clinical coverage details pharmacological therapy and rapid tranquilisation methods used during acute patient disturbance.

By combining physical interventions with medical treatment protocols, the reference supports multidisciplinary teams operating in high-demand clinical environments. Healthcare professionals and care managers rely on these structured strategies to organize patient management, strengthen safety standards, and maintain structured oversight across emergency mental health services.