Agitation Under the Microscope: Neurobiological Mechanisms and Pharmacologic Strategies for Acute Management
Led By
Andrew Weiss, MD
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe the neurobiological pathways and neurotransmitter systems involved in agitation
Evaluate the pharmacologic agents used to obtain rapid sedation for acutely agitated patients in various clinical situations
About this presenter:
Andrew Weiss, MD Psychiatry Fellow Phoenix Children's
Andrew Weiss, DO, received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Toledo. He is currently a first-year Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellow at Phoenix Children’s.
Dr. Weiss has a clinical and research interest in Sports Psychiatry, with a particular focus on the neuropsychiatric sequelae of sport-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). He has presented on this topic at a regional conference, emphasizing assessment and management strategies in young athletes.
