FOI 25-449 Acute Behavioural Disturbance Incidents

Freedom of Information Request

Reference

FOI 25-449 Acute Behavioural Disturbance Incidents

Request Date

10 Oct 2025

Response Date

03 Nov 2025

Information Requested

The number of incidents attended by Scottish Ambulance Service from 1st January 2024 to 1st January 2025 where Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD), Excited Delerium (ExD), or equivalent terminology was recorded as part of the clinical impression, working diagnosis, or call category. Of those incidents, the number in which intramuscular (IM) sedation was administered. Of those incidents in which IM sedation was used, what medication was it? (e.g. Ketamine, Midazolam, Droperidol, or other)  

Response

While the Scottish Ambulance Service does hold information relating to mental health-related calls, we do not record data at a sufficiently granular level to identify incidents specifically involving Acute Behavioural Disturbance ABD, Excited Delerium (ExD), or equivalent terminology. These presentations may be captured under broader mental health categories or other incident types depending on the clinical details recorded at the time. 

Due to this limitation, we are also unable to provide information on whether intramuscular (IM) sedation was administered in such cases, or the specific medications used. 

In accordance with section 17 of FOISA, I must advise that the Scottish Ambulance Service does not hold the information you have requested.