15th February 2025

A 32-year-old gentleman is brought into your A&E.

A 32-year-old gentleman is brought into your A&E. He has previously been a heavy drinker, although his wife says he went “cold turkey” recently following an argument. His cognition is currently fluctuating and he is having vivid hallucinations, particularly that he can see animals in the room. His observations show a high temperature, tachycardia and hypertension. He has had seizures, and though he is not currently having them he remains very agitated. What is your first-line management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.