Midazolam with haloperidol versus lorazepam with haloperidol for agitation: Effect on emergency department lengths of stay

Emergency department (ED) encounters for acute agitation are common. Although nonpharmacologic interventions such as verbal deescalation and patient engagement are first-line interventions for acute agitation, parenteral medications are often required to ensure safety and facilitate patient care. There is no consensus recommendation on pharmacologic agents for acute agitation; however, emergency clinicians have historically utilized an...