Delirium in hospitalized patients: Risks and benefits of antipsychotics.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Consensus panel guidelines advocate for the judicious use of antipsychotic drugs to manage delirium in hospitalized patients when nonpharmacologic measures fail and the patient is in significant distress from symptoms, poses a safety risk to self or others, or is impeding essential aspects of his or her medical care. Here, we review the use of haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, and aripiprazole for this purpose.
Medical subject headings
- Antipsychotic Agents
- Delirium