Abstract | OBJECTIVE:
Delirium is a common condition frequently seen in consultation-liaison psychiatry. It is especially common among medically compromised patients, and is an indicator of the severity of the medical illness. In addition, it is associated with a higher morbidity, mortality, and longer hospitalization. Traditionally, haloperidol has been used to treat agitation as it may occur in delirium. However, atypical antipsychotics are being increasingly used to treat delirium. METHOD: RESULTS: Both patients had significant improvement in their delirium as measured by the delirium rating scale. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Adekola O Alao, Maureen Soderberg, Elyssa L Pohl, Marvin Koss |
Journal | International journal of psychiatry in medicine
(Int J Psychiatry Med)
Vol. 35
Issue 4
Pg. 429-33
( 2005)
ISSN: 0091-2174 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16673842
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Piperazines
- Quinolones
- Aripiprazole
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Antipsychotic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Aripiprazole
- Cognition Disorders
(complications, diagnosis)
- Delirium
(complications, drug therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Neuropsychological Tests
- Piperazines
(therapeutic use)
- Quinolones
(therapeutic use)
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