What is it about?
Based on a systematic review of articles published in the ED, the authors (working with both the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) created the ICAR2E mnemonic.
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Why is it important?
The ICAR2E mnemonic is the first-of-its kind tool to help busy clinicians remember the important steps in managing a patient with thoughts of self-harm.
Perspectives
The important steps are also on a webpage: https://www.acep.org/patient-care/iCar2e/
Michael Wilson
University of Arkansas System
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: ED recommendations for suicide prevention in adults: The ICAR2E mnemonic and a systematic review of the literature, The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, March 2020, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2019.06.031.
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