Celene YL Yap

Cost-Effectiveness of Midazolam Versus Haloperidol Versus Olanzapine for the Management of Acute Agitation in the Accident and Emergency Department

Vincent KC Yan, Miriam Haendler, Hayden Lau, Xue Li, Kim SJ Lao, Sik-Hon Tsui, Celene YL Yap, Martin RJ Knapp, Esther W Chan

Journal article  |  2022  |  VALUE IN HEALTH

OBJECTIVES: A multicenter randomized clinical trial in Hong Kong Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments concluded that intramusc..

Screening major trauma patients for prevalence of illicit drugs

Jonathan Knott, Celene Yap, Biswadev Mitra, Marie Gerdtz, Catherine Daniel, George Braitberg

Journal article  |  2021  |  DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW

INTRODUCTION: Australasian emergency departments (ED) routinely test patient alcohol levels following major trauma, but assessment..

The Snake Study: Survey of National Attitudes and Knowledge in Envenomation

George Braitberg, Vasilios Nimorakiotakis, Celene YL Yap, Violet Mukaro, Ronelle Welton, Anna Parker, Jonathan Knott, David Story

Journal article  |  2021  |  TOXINS

Despite recent reviews of best practice for the treatment of Australian venomous bites and stings, there is controversy about some..

Characteristics and clinical outcomes for mental health patients admitted to a behavioural assessment unit: Implications for model of care and practice

Catherine Daniel, Violet Mukaro, Celene YL Yap, Jonathan C Knott, Peter Kelly, Andrew Innes, George Braitberg, Marie Gerdtz

Journal article  |  2021  |  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Behavioural assessment units (BAU) have been established in emergency departments (EDs) to provide short‐term observation, treatme..

Amphetamine-type stimulant use among patients admitted to the emergency department behavioural assessment unit: Screening and referral outcomes

Marie Gerdtz, Celene YL Yap, Catherine Daniel, Jonathan C Knott, Peter Kelly, Andrew Innes, George Braitberg

Journal article  |  2020  |  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Amphetamine-type stimulant use, including methamphetamine, amphetamine, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is associated with ..

Prevalence of illicit substance use among patients presenting to the emergency department with acute behavioural disturbance: Rapid point-of-care saliva screening

Marie Gerdtz, Celene YL Yap, Cathy Daniel, Jonathan C Knott, Peter Kelly, George Braitberg

Journal article  |  2020  |  EMERGENCY MEDICINE AUSTRALASIA

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of illicit substance use among patients presenting to one ED with acute behavioural disturb..

Management of behavioural emergencies: a prospective observational study in Australian emergency departments

CYL Yap, DMD Taylor, DCM Kong, JC Knott, SE Taylor, A Graudins, G Keijzers, S Kulawickrama, O Thom, L Lawton, J Furyk, D Finucci, A Holdgate, G Watkins, P Jordan

Journal article  |  2019  |  Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research

Background: Behavioural emergencies (BEs) are complex situations in the emergency department (ED) setting. Treatment decisions alw..

Risk Factors for Sedation-related Events During Acute Agitation Management in the Emergency Department

Celene YL Yap, David McD Taylor, David CM Kong, Jonathan C Knott, Simone E Taylor, Andis Graudins, Gerben Keijzers, Sanjeewa Kulawickrama, Ogilvie Thom, Luke Lawton, Jeremy Furyk, Daniel P Finucci, Anna Holdgate, Gina Watkins, Peter Jordan, Georgina A Phillips, Jonathan Karro, Esther W Chan, David J Castle

Journal article  |  2019  |  ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

OBJECTIVE: The objective was to describe the incidence, nature, and risk factors for adverse events (AEs) among patients who recei..

Economic Evaluation of Midazolam-Droperidol Combination, Versus Droperidol or Olanzapine for the Management of Acute Agitation in the Emergency Department: A Within-Trial Analysis

Celene YL Yap, Ya-seng Arthur Hsueh, Jonathan C Knott, David McD Taylor, Esther W Chan, David CM Kong

Journal article  |  2018  |  PHARMACOECONOMICS-OPEN

BACKGROUND: The combination of midazolam and droperidol has proven superior to droperidol or olanzapine monotherapy in the managem..

Don't Label Me: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Perceptions and Experiences of Sedation During Behavioral Emergencies in the Emergency Department

Celene YL Yap, Jonathan C Knott, David CM Kong, Marie Gerdtz, Kay Stewart, David M Taylor

Journal article  |  2017  |  ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

OBJECTIVES: Behavioral emergencies are commonly seen in emergency departments (EDs). Acutely agitated patients can be difficult to..